# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220041730024` · 06/13/2004 · Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.
## 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:** Arch Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.
- **Mine:** [0503672](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503672)
## Narrative

IN THE BOX CANYON MAINS SECTION, ENTRY 5, CROSSCUT 54 TO 55, THE CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR WAS GRADING FLOOR INTO THE FACE.  AS THE CUTTING HEAD APPROACHED THE FACE, A METHANE FEEDER WAS IGNITED APPARENTLY WHEN WATER PRESSURE WAS LOST TO THE CONTINUOUS MINER.  THE FLAME WAS IMMEDIATELY EXTINGUISHED WITH ONE FIRE EXTINGUISHER.  NO INJ. OR PROPERTY DMG. OCCURRED.

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