# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220112620017` · 09/09/2011 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining 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:** BHP Billiton
- **Operator:** Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2902170](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2902170)
## Narrative

An ignition of methane occurred near the tailgate of LW-302. The ignition did not propagate out the tailgate entries. Miners at the tailgate applied water to the flame until it had withdrawn into an area behind the face. At that point the mine was evacuated and remains in that state.

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