# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220112310009` · 08/06/2011 · 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

At 8:50 p.m. on 8/6/2011 the site lost power.  The power interruption reset the PLC controlling the ID fan and ball mill tempering damper causing a partial system shutdown.  At 9:29 p.m. the fuel system was restarted and the coal in the #1 Ball Mill system self ignited.  No personal or property damage resulted from the ignition.

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