# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220070090027` · 01/08/2007 · Cumberland Coal Resources LP
## 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:** Foundation Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Cumberland Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605018](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605018)
## Narrative

Friction caused an ignition on the face of longwall panel 52 as the head drum of the shearer struck a hard rock intrusion located between the main coal seam and the draw slate. The intrusion was between 16 and 18 inches long and 2-6 inches thick. A yellow colored flame appeared to be the size of a loaf of bread and was observed as it lasted about 8 seconds by the shearer operator.

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