# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220010250004` · 01/13/2001 · 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

A FACE IGNITION OCCURRED AT THIS DATE AND TIME ON 7 NORTH SECTION IN NO. 3 ENTRY 180' INBY #18 XCUT. THE FLAME LASTED 30 SECS. AND WAS EXTINGUISHED BY WASH DOWN HOSE. NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY D AMAGE WAS SUSTAINED. THE FACE WAS STRATIFIED WITH SULFUR STREAKS MAKING HARD CUTTING.

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