# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220061240006` · 03/22/2006 · Cemex California Cement 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:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex California Cement LLC
- **Mine:** [0400281](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400281)
## Narrative

Gas Fire on North side of Kiln 3 preheater tower. Gas was disabled immediately. The fire caused damage to cannons, lighting and air hoses. The connection fitting from the riser to the hard pipe failed, causing natural gas and oxygen to come into contact with ignition source and ignite.  No injuries took place and MSHA was notified locally.

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