# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220082730043` · 09/17/2008 · Drummond Company Inc
## 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:** Drummond Company Inc
- **Operator:** Drummond Company Inc
- **Mine:** [0102901](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0102901)
## Narrative

Methane ignition occurred in the #5 face of the North Mains section. Ignition occurred under the rippers when cutting bottom & self-extinguished. No injuries, no damage to equipment & was reported as required. MSHA was onsite investigated & determined compliance with no citations issued.

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