# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220052020006` · 07/18/2005 · Black Hills Energy
## 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:** Black Hills Corp
- **Operator:** Black Hills Energy
- **Mine:** [4800083](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800083)
## Narrative

One of our dust collectors empties into a trailer mounted bin that is then towed to the waste dump for disposal.  As an employee open a slide gate and coal dust began spilling out, the dust ignited.  Trailer and towing vehicle sustained paint damage.

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