# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220111380013` · 05/13/2011 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement 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:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
- **Mine:** [1200063](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200063)
## Narrative

The #3 Coal Mill went down loaded due to a high mill exit temperature.  Upon restart some 3 1/2 hours later and ignition occurred inside the mill circuit causing one of the coal mill vents to open.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*