# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> **FATAL** · MSHA accident `220002230057` · 07/31/2000 · Plateau Mining Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** FATALITY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Escaping a hazard
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Plateau Mining Corp
- **Mine:** [4202113](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202113)
## Narrative

FATAL, EE , IGNITION OF METHANE &/OR HYDROCARBONS

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