# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220000730137` · 03/01/2000 · Plateau Mining Corp
## 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:** Plateau Mining Corp
- **Mine:** [4202113](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202113)
## Narrative

IGNITION. MINER OPERATOR WAS FINISHING THE CLEAN-UP FROM THE LAST OF A CUT. AS HE WAS BRUSHING THE FLOOR, HE HAD AN IGNITION. THE FLAME WAS 10"" HIGH APPROX 3' LONG. THE FLAME WAS PUT OUT WITH A 5 POUND FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

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