# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220043310046` · 11/23/2004 · 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 mining in #1 room on unit 5. He had mined in approx 15' on rt side of face. The operator and ramcar operator saw a orange glow at top of miner head. This lasted only a few seconds and then disappeared.

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