# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220100250030` · 01/07/2009 · Knox Creek Coal 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:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Knox Creek Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4406804](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406804)
## Narrative

A methane ignition occurred on the 003-0 MMU (002 Section) in the face of the number 4 heading approximately 160 feet inby spad # 11072. Located in the 2nd LT. Panel off of the No. 5 Southeast Mains.

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