# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220090480054` · 02/06/2009 · Brody Mining 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:** Brody Trust
- **Operator:** Brody Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4609086](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609086)
## Narrative

A contractor, Buchannon Pump, was in the process of de-capping the 205' ft. depth de-watering shaft of 2' dia. The contractor using a torch to remove tac weld ignited methane gas inside the 2' metal casing. There were no injuries or property damages.

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