Fatality · MSHA Record #220192210008
Welder (Shop)
July 31, 2019 at 4:31 PM
Operator: KenAmerican Resources Inc (Robert E Murray)
Muhlenberg County, KY
ClassificationIGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
TypeStruck by concussion
Investigator narrative
FMC employees were attempting to seal the hoist shaft at the Bremen Portal at Ken American Paradise Mine No. 9. Steel beams were welded in place metal decking was secured covering the shaft. Methane accumulated in the shaft and caused a series of two explosions 4-5 seconds apart. The second explosion killed FMC employee. No other fatalities or injuries occurred.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Welding Or Cutting
- Subunit / location
- SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
- Accident type
- Struck by concussion
- Source of injury
- METHANE GAS-IN MNE & PROC
- Nature of injury
- MULTIPLE INJURIES
- Total mining experience
- 40 years
- Experience at this mine
- 0.04 years
- Experience in this job
- 19 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220192210008 · Mine ID 1517741Trainer view →