# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220060970063` · 02/18/2006 · 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:** [4404856](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4404856)
## Narrative

A methane ignition occurred in face of #3 Right crosscut on 5 Right Section, 26' right handed of survey station #23740. Ignition occurred when sandstone roof fell in cut while continuous miner rippers were running. Ignition occurred approx 30' from face on left rib. Flame duration was approx 6-8 seconds, & was extinguished w/fire extinguisher. No injuries, no equip damaged.

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