# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220120380011` · 02/01/2012 · Spartan 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:** Spartan Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4601544](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4601544)
## Narrative

An unplanned ignition occurred at the Roadfork #51 Mine in the face of the #3 right. The accident was investigated by Federal and State agencies. Modifications were made to the CH4 & Dust Control Plan. No injuries were reported.

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