# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220052340044` · 08/19/2005 · Oxbow Mining, LLC
## 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:** Oxbow Carbon LLC
- **Operator:** Oxbow Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [0504674](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504674)
## Narrative

A NON-INJURY METHANE IGNITION IN THE #2 ENTRY, INBY #23 CROSSCUT OF 8 WEST. A TRUSS LEG WAS BEING DRILLED THRU A HOLE IN ROOF PAN. AN EXTENSION WAS ADDED TO THE DRILL STEEL. THE SPINNER WRENCH RUBBED ON THE ROOF PAN IGNITING CH4 BLEEDER COMING OUT OF DRILL HOLE. THE FLAME TRAVELLED 15' TO FACE, THEN WENT OUT ON ITS OWN

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