# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220012290026` · 08/12/2001 · Consolidation 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:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consolidation Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601318](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601318)
## Narrative

IT WAS REPORTED TO MGMT. THAT A BLUE/ORANGE FLAME WAS OBSERVED FOR A SHORT DURATION OF 1-2 SECONDS AND SELF EXTINGUISHED. THIS OCCURENCE TOOK PLACE AT #46 SHIELD, 1-A LONGWALL FACE. INVESTIGAT ION REVEALED THERE WERE SULFUR DEPOSITS IN THE FACE.

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