# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220082390008` · 08/22/2008 · Canyon Fuel 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:** Arch Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Canyon Fuel Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4201890](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201890)
## Narrative

The shearer cut into the tailgate entry of the longwall and the crew prepared to change direction, cutting back to the headgate.  They were not cutting coal, but the drums were turning.  At this time the tailgate corner of the longwall block bumped and methane was released.  The crew noticed flames in the center of the body of the shearer.

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