# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220051860039` · 06/25/2005 · 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:** Foundation Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Cumberland Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605018](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605018)
## Narrative

A FRICTION CAUSED METHANE IGNITION, IT OCCURED ON THE LONGWALL PANEL 50 FACE BETWEEN 171 & 172 SHIELDS. METHANE WAS IGNITED BY FRICTION WHEN THE SHEARER STRUCK A PYRETIC INTRUSION LOCATED BETWEEN THE MAIN COAL SEAM & THE DRAW SLATE DIRECTLY ABOVE A DEGAS HOLE LOCATED 1 1/2 FEET FROM THE MINE BOTTOM. A RED/ORANGE FLAME, 2 - 3' LONG BURNED APPROX. 45 SECONDS BEFORE EXTINGUISHED.

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