# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220022050011` · 07/12/2002 · Holcim (US) Incorporated
## 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:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holcim (US) Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2000022](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2000022)
## Narrative

AN EXPLOSION OF THE COAL FEED SYSTEM HAPPENED APPROX. 45-50 MINUTES AFTER STARTUP. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO THE PROCESS EQUIPMENT. SUSPECTED MECHANICAL FAILURE OF AIR DAMPERS WHICH IMPACTED COAL FEED SYSTEM.

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