# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220032610047` · 09/13/2003 · McElroy 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:** McElroy Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601437)
## Narrative

CREW MINING IN BAD TOP, SUMPING IN LOW TO PUT ROOF STRAP CLOSE TO FACE. SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR INADVERTENTLY STOPPED HIS SHUTTLE CAR ON WATER HOSE THAT FELL IN ROADWAY - RESTRICTING WATER FLOW T O MINER. DUST IGNITION OCCURRED.

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