# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220090890053` · 03/19/2009 · American Energy Corporation
## 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:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** American Energy Corporation
- **Mine:** [3301070](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301070)
## Narrative

An alleged ignition occurred at the long wall face at or near shield #78 while mining coal. The ignition was described as a flash of orange around the shearer drum that lasted only about 2 seconds. The shearer was coming from the tail gate to the headgate. Power was immediately shut off. Methane readings were taken after, the readings were 0.01% with a hand held detector.

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