# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220101530034` · 05/26/2010 · Paramont Coal Company Virginia, 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:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC
- **Mine:** [4406929](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406929)
## Narrative

A possible methane ignition occurred on 002-#1 section in # 5 entry 60' inby SS# 15043 during the first left lift off of #4 pillar block. MSHA and DMME were notified 103j order was issued by phone and modified to a 103k upon arrival. No visible evidence of ignition on rib or Miner.

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