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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220140690017 · 03/07/2014 · 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
—
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

Explosion Vents were modified to fit new style of 1 PSI rated clips. Manufacturer of old clips went out of business, causing us to fabricate/modify the bracket so the new clips could be used. When new bracket was installed it left a small lip/pocket for coal fines to collect causing it to smolder and build up and then fall down into cyclone causing ignition.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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