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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220143390037 · 12/05/2014 · Excel Mining, 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
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Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Excel Mining, LLC.
Mine
1519515

Narrative

At around the 9:30 am range on #3 section in 7 right entry. A one second flash of methane occurred on the left bolter as he was installing a roof bolt. We called MSHA, and State on the 1 800 number, and after we were informed of a K order we evacuated the mines.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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