# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220083470033` · 12/04/2008 · Dodge Hill 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:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Dodge Hill Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [1518335](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518335)
## Narrative

@2 unit, #5 entry, miner operator reported he saw a small orange glow and heard a noise ar the face.  Investagation by company, State and MSHA and it was determined that it was a sulfar ball. No methane ot dust issues in the area or with the mine

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