# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220090580018` · 02/17/2009 · Dickenson-Russell Coal 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:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Dickenson-Russell Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4406444](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406444)
## Narrative

Possible alleged ignition on the 003 MMU in the #5 Face, 130' inby spad 7190.  Miner man thought he seen a flash, while cutting coal for 2nd car.  Foreman who was also there reported that he didn't see anything.  They shut the miner down and then continued to examine the miner and area, and found no sign of ignition.

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