# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220073470013` · 12/03/2007 · Brooks Run Mining Company 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:** Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4609066](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609066)
## Narrative

A possible ignition of methane gas may have occurred in the No. 3 face of the MMU-001 on the North Mains section. According to witnesses, a short orange flash occurred near the center of the cutter head while the continuous miner operator was loading cleanup coal on the left side of the working place. There were no injuries and no damage to equipment. MSHA investigated this event.

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