# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220033520040` · 12/15/2003 · Consolidation 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:** Consolidation Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4404856](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4404856)
## Narrative

A METHANE IGNITION OCCURRED ON THE (002 MMU) 3 EAST SECTION AT APPROXIMATELY 10:10 PM IN THE #6 HEADING. THE FLAME WAS DISCOVERED BY THE MINER OPERATION. THE FLAME WAS EXTINGUISHED WITH A FIRE EXT. FLAME DURATION WAS ABOUT 15 SECONDS. (NO INJURIES)

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