# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220101340031` · 05/08/2010 · Consolidation Coal Company
## 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:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consolidation Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601968](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601968)
## Narrative

A methane ignition occurred on the 17-w section #3 entry at 6:15 am on 5/8/10. The section was placed on a J order and then modified to a K order to allow temporary roof supports to be installed so packers could be installed on both sides of the vertical-horizontal de-gas holes (well BH-3A st 2).

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