# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220062770047` · 09/29/2006 · Hopedale 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:** Wexford Capital LLC
- **Operator:** Hopedale Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [3300968](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300968)
## Narrative

An ignition of methane occurred in the fresh water pump house causing damage to the structure. Inadvertently, methane was liberated from the well, accumulated in the structure and when the pump turned on the ignition occurred.

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