IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Name: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST at Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Start: 10/20/2014

220142970012 · 10/20/2014 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent): Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator: Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine: 4601456

Narrative

At approximately 4:25 PM the head gate shearer operator on the 9 Right longwall located at 102 shield noticed a possible ignition (circular arc of sparks or flame) at the face lasting approximately 15 to 30 seconds.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown