# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220061500019` · 05/16/2006 · Oak Grove Resources 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:** Questor Management Company LLC; Benjamin M  Statler
- **Operator:** Oak Grove Resources LLC
- **Mine:** [0100851](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100851)
## Narrative

A METHANE GAS IGNITION OCCURRED ON THE 9 WEST LONGWALL FACE.  THE SHEARER WAS MINING ON A HEAD TO TAIL PASS WHEN THE HEADGATE DRUM BITS CONTACTED THE ROCK FLOOR. SPARKS OR FRICTION IGNITED A POCKET OF METHANE GAS WHICH BURNED FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO SECONDS OR LESS.

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