# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220112700004` · 09/14/2011 · 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 4:45 p.m. on 9/14/11 the site lost power shutting down the fuel system. The system was restarted at 6:52 P.M. on 9/14/11. At 7:00 p.m. the coal in the mill self ignited causing an explosion. The mill was shut down and inspected. No damage to equipment or personnel occurred due to the safety dampers properly venting the combustion gases.

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