# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220032870109` · 10/06/2003 · Emerald 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:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

MINER WAS CUTTING FACE IN #1 ENTRY 145 FT INBY #53 X-CUT WHEN A FACE IGNITION OCCURRED. IT WAS HARD CUTTING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF FACE DUE TO DRAW ROCK. NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WAS SUSTA INED. THE FLAME LASTED ABOUT 10 SECS. AND EXTINGUISHED WITH A WASH DOWN HOSE.

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