# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220042360064` · 08/18/2004 · Drummond Company Inc
## 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:** Drummond Company Inc
- **Operator:** Drummond Company Inc
- **Mine:** [0102901](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0102901)
## Narrative

Based on the information how received from those present it appears that the ign. tron was caused when the spark from the cutting machine shearer ignited an unknown methane bleeder while cutting hard rock land coal at shield #104 with headgate drum. msha was notified timely.

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