# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220072260029` · 03/25/2007 · Giant Cement Company
## 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:** Cementos Portland Valderrivas S A
- **Operator:** Giant Cement Company
- **Mine:** [3800007](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800007)
## Narrative

An unplanned ignition occurred in the East coal mill dust collector. The automatic Co2 system discharged and fire was extingushed in less than 30 minutes. MSHA was notified timely and later conducted a comprehensive investigation of the event. We are still waiting on the results of that investigation.

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