# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> **FATAL** · MSHA accident `220063130057` · 10/23/2006 · R & D Coal Co. Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** FATALITY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Struck by concussion
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Blasting, Shoot coal
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David S  Himmelberger
- **Operator:** R & D Coal Co. Inc.
- **Mine:** [3602053](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3602053)
## Narrative

Accident happened when a cut of coal was blasted in breast. From preliminary report: According to the witness, he heard three explosions. Two were normal. The concussion from the third explosion was excessive. The victim was eventually found at the bottom of #19 chute.

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