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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220143280030 · 11/18/2014 · Solvay Chemicals, Inc

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
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Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Solvay S A
Operator
Solvay Chemicals, Inc
Mine
4801295

Narrative

An unplanned ignition of methane gas occurred at compressor #27 located at the surface mine gas recovery station. A leak occurred within the compressor station when a 3/8"" stainless line failed causing a release of methane gas.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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