# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220040900018` · 03/22/2004 · Oxbow Mining, LLC
## 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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oxbow Carbon LLC
- **Operator:** Oxbow Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [0504674](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504674)
## Narrative

EE was drilling in the #2 face of the west mains MMU 002. The roof had fallen in a dome slope while being mined and measured to be 14' high. Roof mats and screen were installed, while drilling for a roof bolt, the wrench heated the roof pan and sparks from the wrench resulted in a small ignition of methane.

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