Fatality · MSHA Record #220181430023
Dryer Operator, Kiln Operator, Dry Plant Operator, Fluid Operator, Bed Dryer Operator
May 9, 2018 at 6:15 PM
Operator: Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC (Lhoist Group)
Shelby County, AL
ClassificationIGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
TypeContact with hot objects or substances
Investigator narrative
The injured miner & the supervisor were attempting to light the #2 kiln's gas flame. While the miner was holding a flare attached to a metal pole at the end of the gas pipe, the supervisor turned on the gas. In the process of lighting, the gas ignited & blew back through the front of the kiln causing burns to the right side of the miner's body. On 5/28/18 the EE passed away.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Machine Maintenance
- Subunit / location
- MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
- Accident type
- Contact with hot objects or substances
- Source of injury
- FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,(Not Elsewhere Classified)
- Nature of injury
- BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- Total mining experience
- 0.62 years
- Experience at this mine
- 0.62 years
- Experience in this job
- 0.62 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220181430023 · Mine ID 0101264Trainer view →