# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220092740009` · 09/18/2009 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## 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:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

At 6:45 pm on Sept 18th, an ignition of gas occurred at the site of the gob vent bore hole number 2.  Upon discovery, the gob vent bore hole pump and engine were taken off line.  The incident is still under investigation to determine cause and corrective actions.

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