Date: September 22, 2022
Location: Dąbrowa Górnicza, Zagłębie Dąbrowskie (Poland)
Address: No Details
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Coal Dust
Industry: Coal Production
Equipment: Unknown
Company: JSW
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: Six Injured
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, JSW (Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa SA) is a large coal mining company in Poland producing around 12 million tons of coal every year. The company has proven recoverable reserves of 503.4 million tonnes of coal.
Incident Description:
On September 22, 2022, RMF 24 reported an explosion at a coal production plant in Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland.
According to the press officer of the fire brigade, the explosion occurred at around 2:40 p.m. in the coal chamber of the furnace. The blast caused significant damage to the furnace and a section of the hall building. Approximately 60 firefighters and 15 vehicles responded to the scene, although no fire was observed following the explosion.
Most of the injuries sustained were burns. There were six workers present in the hall at the time, with all of them suffering wounds and burns. Three were in serious condition, according to Polish News.
The investigation is ongoing.
