# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220113250015` · 11/13/2011 · Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.
## 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:** Arch Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.
- **Mine:** [0503672](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503672)
## Narrative

While cutting towards the headgate with the longwall shearer, sparks from the cutting drum apparently ignited hydrocarbons coming from the roof resulting in a fire.  The fire was extinguished in approximately 20 seconds by the fire suppression system and a water hose.

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