# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220032230051` · 07/29/2003 · Cumberland Coal Resources LP
## 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:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Cumberland Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605018](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605018)
## Narrative

FRICTION CAUSED METHANE TO IGNITE ON THE 48 BUTT EAST SECTION IN THE FACE OF #3 ENTRY APPROXIMATELY 112 FEET FROM THE 58XC. THE BITS APPEARED TO HIT A SULFUR BALL AS THE OPERATOR TRIMMED THE T OP. THE ROOF BOLTERS EXTINGUISHED THE FLAME WITH THE WASH DOWN HOSE AFTER IT BURNED FOR APPROXIMATELY 18 SECONDS.

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