# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220113330007` · 11/28/2011 · Quikrete Construction Materials, 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:** Cementos Argos S A
- **Operator:** Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC 
- **Mine:** [3800305](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800305)
## Narrative

While emptying pulverized coal from storage tanks as part of a kiln shutdown procedure, an excessive amount of coal dust was pumped to the precalcer, resulting in a significant puff.  No injuries were sustained as a result of the incident.  There was no equipment damage as a result of the incident.

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