A gas explosion inside a coal mine in northern China has killed 15 miners and left nine injured, authorities said Tuesday.
The blast occurred Monday afternoon at a mine operated by the Feng Yan Group in Shanxi province’s Pingyao County. Rescue work was halted early Tuesday after everyone was accounted for.
The Shanxi provincial work safety administration said 11 miners escaped without injury and the cause of the explosion was being investigated. The mine, which is relatively small, had been cited last year for failure to provide adequate training for workers. Gas explosions in mines usually occur when volatile methane, also known as coal gas, is not properly ventilated after leaking from the seam. At a high concentration, the gas can be ignited by a simple spark, open flame or electrical equipment, setting off second explosions of coal dust in the air.
China’s mines have long been the world’s deadliest, accounting for about 80% of all mining deaths globally. A drop in the price of coal, safety improvements, better training and the closure of smaller mines have reduced the toll considerably in recent years.
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