# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220003360048` · 11/16/2000 · Southern Ohio Coal Company
## 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:** American Electric Power Company Inc
- **Operator:** Southern Ohio Coal Company
- **Mine:** [3301173](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301173)
## Narrative

ON 11/16/00 AT APPROX 3:32 PM A METHANE IGNITION OCCURRED ON THE INE LONGWALL (MMU 202-0). THE IGNITION OCCURRED AT THE TAIL DRUM. THE FLAME FROM THE IGNITION WAS 6"" TO 12"" LONG AND LASTED FRO 3 TO 5 SECONDS.

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