# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220043270079` · 11/17/2004 · Consolidation Coal Company
## 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:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consolidation Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601318](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4601318)
## Narrative

AN IGNITION OCCURRED ON THE 6 NORHT MAINS SECTION, MMU 088, MINING CROSSCUT (00) TO (000) APPROXIMATELY 75 FEET IN CUT AT 122 BLOCK. EMPLOYEE STATED HE SAW AN ORANGE/YELLOWISH FLAME TRAVEL FROM RIGHT TO LEFT SIDE OF HEAD, 8 TO 10 SECONDS DURATION. USED WASHDOWN HOSE TO EXTINGUISH. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE.

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