# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220092930004` · 10/16/2009 · Lhoist North America of Alabama, 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:** Lhoist Group
- **Operator:** Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC
- **Mine:** [0100040](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100040)
## Narrative

Attempting to put a natural gas warming flame on #1 kiln.  There was a small accumulation of natural gas inside the kiln, which ignited, causing a loud noise.

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