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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220240920002 · 06/27/2023 · Asgard Resources

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)
Piper Ventures LLC; Pronghorn LLC; Isom Brothers Holding LLC
Operator
Asgard Resources
Mine
3201085

Narrative

Flame detector, detected the igniter sparking & opened up the main gas valve. When the valve opened up, it filled the Plenum with gas. Then when the Pilot light lit, it caused a hard ignition and caused damage to the I-beams that support the floor plates.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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