# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220042360068` · 08/15/2004 · Big Ridge 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:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1103054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103054)
## Narrative

CONT MINER WAS CUTTING COAL ON #1 UNIT #2 ENTRY. HE HAD MADE A 20' CUT ON LEFT & RIGHT SIDES. CUT A 12' ON RIGHT AND HAD THE LEFT OUT UP TO ABOUT 6 FT OF THE SQUARE OFF. OPERATOR, RAM CAR DRIVER AND BOLTER SAW AN ORANGE GLOW UNDER THE HEAD IN THE PAN. THIS LASTED 1-3 SECONDS & DISAPATED. FIRST CUT OF A SET OF ROOMS INTAKE SIDE WHICH HAD BEEN DRIVEN IN ON ENTRY ADVANCEMENT.

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