# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220042030043` · 07/16/2004 · Cumberland 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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Cumberland Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605018](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605018)
## Narrative

A friction caused methane ignition on the face of the longwall panel 49 near shield 144/ A blue and orange flame was observed as the shearer mined the fourth pass of the shift from the tail to the head. The flame lasted two to three seconds and was extinguished by the sprays on the shearer drum and spray bar.

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