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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220133500009 · 12/06/2013 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1200063

Narrative

Coal Thayer belt tripped causing coal mill to become lean. Mitchell IN was receiving a winter storm, the combination of ice and snow that built up on the vent might have caused a delay in when pressure was released. Vents are set to release at 1 psi. Some smoldering coal in the duct work on the bottom just right inside of door during investigation

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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