# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220030830100` · 03/06/2003 · Island Creek 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:** Island Creek Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4403795](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4403795)
## Narrative

WHILE INSTALLING HANDRAILS IN GARDEN PRODUCTION SHAFT, AN EE NOTICED A FIRE AT A LOWER LEVEL, THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED WITHIN A MINUTE FROM APROX. 30 FT AWAY. THE INCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO MSH A & THE DEPARTMENT OF MINES AND MINERALS OF VA. UPON COMPLETION OF INVESTIGATION BY TEAMS FROM AFOREMENTIONED AGENCIES IT WAS DETERMINED AN IGNITION OF A METHANE ""BLEEDER"" HAD OCCURRED AT WES

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