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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220162980038 · 10/18/2016 · Warrior Met Coal 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
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Warrior Met Coal Intermediate Holdco LLC
Operator
Warrior Met Coal Mining, LLC
Mine
0101401

Narrative

IGNITION - Occurred on #2 Longwall (E-10 panel) while cutting bottom with tail gate drum located at approx. shields 33 and 34. The flame was orange in color, lasted about 20 seconds and was extinguished with water from wash down hose.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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