# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220112760032` · 09/23/2011 · Brooks Run Mining Company 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:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4609066](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609066)
## Narrative

A possible ignition of methane gas was observed in the No.4 face near the left side of the ripper head. It was immediately extinguished. There were no injuries and no damage to equipment.

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