# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220110140016` · 01/07/2011 · Brooks Run Mining Company 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:** Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4609066](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609066)
## Narrative

An ignition of methane gas may have occurred in the No. 4 face. The continuous miner operator began cutting down coal in the middle of the face when a yellow flame occurred across and in front of the ripper head. The flame was extinguished with water and rock dust. There were no injuries or damage to equipment.

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