# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220000870132` · 03/09/2000 · Eagle Energy Inc
## 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:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Eagle Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [4607711](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607711)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS COMPLETING A METAL FORM WHICH WAS TO BE FILLED WITH CONCRETE TO SEAL AN AIR SHAFT. WHILE WELDING A SPARK IGNITED METHANE IN THE SHAFT. EMPLOYEE WAS UNINJURED. OPERATOR IS FILING T HIS AS AN IGNITION ONLY.

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