# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220031350033` · 05/09/2003 · 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

BASED ON THE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THOSE PRESENT IT APPEARED THE IGNITION WAS CAUSED BY THE TAILGATE DRUM IGNITED AN UNKOWN METHANE BLEEDER WHILE TRIMMING (CUTTING) 4' OF THE MINE FLOOR. M SHA NOTIFIED AND INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED.

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