Date: December 9, 2022
Location: Sumatra (Indonesia)
Address: Sawahlunto District
Type: Potential Dust Explosion
Fuel: Coal Dust
Industry: Coal Mining
Equipment: No Details
Company: No Details
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: 10 Dead, Four Injured
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
The privately-owned coal mine was not identified in any press coverage of the incident.
Incident Description:
On December 10, 2022, 8World reported an explosion at a coal mine in Sumatra, Indonesia.
According to officials, ten miners died and four others were rescued in the explosion, which was ignited by a buildup of gases, including methane. Using blowers and exhaust fans, rescuers removed the mine’s gases so that they could enter safely.
The last victim was found after a search in an 800-foot-long tunnel. The majority of the victims suffered burns. The survivors all suffered shortness of breath and were evacuated for further treatment.
Sources:
8World
