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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220180990032 · 03/25/2018 · 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 5 section in the 2-3 cross cut as roofbolter went to spin the bolt and saw an orange flame. The flame lasted approx 20 seconds and was extinguished with powder from a fire extinguisher.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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