# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220110550036` · 02/17/2011 · 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:** [4404856](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4404856)
## Narrative

Miner oper. had taken a cut of coal out of face of No.3 hdg. that was approx 15' in depth. After the coal had been removed, a section of mine roof in unsupported area of newly mined cut fell. Size of section of roof that fell was approx 14' wide, 12' long, 0-2.5' thick. The material was sandstone. The ignition occurred when miner oper. started to cut the material. Put out 3-5 mins.

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