# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220000660071` · 03/02/2000 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

AN IGNITION OCCURRED ON 5 NORTH SECTION 028-0 ATTHE FACE OF #1 ENTRY 85 FT INBY CENTER LINE OF #21 X-CUT. THE FLAME MEASURED 24"" X 3'AND LASTED 5 TO 10 SEC. AND EXTINGUISH WITH WASH DOWN HOSE. NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. METHANE WAS .5%

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*