# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220031500030` · 05/20/2003 · Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.
## 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:** Arch Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.
- **Mine:** [0503672](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503672)
## Narrative

WHILE INSTALLING A CONVENTIONAL ROOF BOLT IN THE RIB, A METHANE FEEDER WAS IGNITED IN 22 HEADGATE, ENTRY 2, XC 20 TO 21. APPARENTLY FRICTION BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLT AND THE PLATE IGNITED THE MET HANE. THE FLAME WAS IMMEDIATELY EXTINGUISHED WITH WATER.

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