# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220100840016` · 03/21/2010 · Carmeuse Lime 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:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime Inc
- **Mine:** [1200426](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200426)
## Narrative

A gas lance was inside of Kiln 2 preheating, when the cooler fan was opened.  This caused a draft within the kiln that extinguished the flame from the natural gas lance.  Natural gas was released into the kiln, and an ignition caused the reaction.  No persons were injured nor was there any exterior property damage.

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