Mine No 1 — Accidents
Total: 2 accidents | Fatalities: 0
| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2000 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 195d lost | DURING CLOSURE OF MINE, EE WAS WELDING CAP ON DEWATERING SHAFT. A METHANE IGNITION OCCURRED, THROWING BOTH EE'S AWAY FROM SHAFT. EE WAS THROWN INTO A CHAIN LINK FENCE AND COULD NOT ESCAPE THE HEAT. (O... |
| 03/09/2000 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | ACCIDENT ONLY | None | EMPLOYEE WAS COMPLETING A METAL FORM WHICH WAS TO BE FILLED WITH CONCRETE TO SEAL AN AIR SHAFT. WHILE WELDING A SPARK IGNITED METHANE IN THE SHAFT. EMPLOYEE WAS UNINJURED. OPERATOR IS FILING T HIS AS... |