# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220031700041` · 06/09/2003 · 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

METHANE GAS HAD ACCUMULATED IN DOME, FORMED OVER THE 36 RAW COAL FEEDER ON THE RAW COAL STOCKPILE. WHEN COAL WAS PUSHED ON TOP OF THE FEEDER, THE DOME COLLAPSED ALLOWING THE METHANE GAS TO ENT ER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IT APPEARS THE METHANE WAS IGNITED FROM THE DIESEL EXHAUST CAUSING THE DOZER TO BECOME ENGULFED IN FLAME.

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