# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220061770052` · 06/15/2006 · Paramont Coal Company Virginia, 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:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC
- **Mine:** [4406929](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406929)
## Narrative

An ignition occurred at approx. 9:15 am in the #1 block in the #2 heading on the #1 section (002). This was the first left hand cut in block. No equipment damage or personal injury involved. No violations were issued by MSHA or DMME.

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