# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220122620008` · 09/10/2012 · Mesabi Nugget Delaware, 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:** Kobe Iron Nugget, LLC; Ferrous Resources, LLC
- **Operator:** Mesabi Nugget Delaware, LLC
- **Mine:** [2103689](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2103689)
## Narrative

It is believed that a combustible gas mixture ignited upon reaching the flue of the RHF causing the vents to relieve as designed. There were no injuries or damage to equipment. All safety precautions in place at the time worked to keep employees safe.

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