# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220021330106` · 05/03/2002 · Drummond Company 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:** Drummond Company Inc
- **Operator:** Drummond Company Inc
- **Mine:** [0102901](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0102901)
## Narrative

SHEARER OPERATOR WAS OPERATING SHEAR ON HILLSIDE WHEN HE OBSERVED LOW SHIELDS. HE ENGAGED THE STOP BUTTON TO STOP THE DRUMS. THE MACHINE DRIFTED DOWNHILL AND BIT STRUCK SHIELD. SPARKS IGNITED UNKOWN BLEEDER.

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