# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220111050020` · 04/11/2011 · 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:** [3300010](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300010)
## Narrative

Experienced an unplanned ignition of coal in #2 Ball Mill.  At 9:24 a.m. power was lost to the fuel system which prevented the system to be purged as required by the shutdown SOP.  The explosion occurred when the mill fan was restarted started.  No injuries or damage occurred.

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