# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220090790032` · 03/16/2009 · Energy West Mining Company
## 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:** MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
- **Operator:** Energy West Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4200121](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4200121)
## Narrative

While brushing the top with the continous miner head an ignition of coal dust occurred.  This was of short duration of 2-3 seconds.  No individuals were injured or no equipment damaged.  Section was immediately shut down and MSHA notified and an investigation was made of the ignition.

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