# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220083220007` · 09/17/2008 · Paramont Coal Company Virginia, 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:** Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC
- **Mine:** [4406929](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406929)
## Narrative

At approximatley 4:00 p.m. while mining the #6 entry a cavity in the coal seam was encountered that contained a pocket of methane gas. As the continuous miner was backing out of the face a glow was seen at the ripper head. The gas ignited; there was no explosive force associated. The report was not filed on time due to an oversight. A citation (6641282) has been issued.

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