# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220131860044` · 06/22/2013 · Cargill Salt 
## 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:** Cargill Inc
- **Operator:** Cargill Salt 
- **Mine:** [3000663](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3000663)
## Narrative

In the #3 shaft near the 900 ft range, a torch was being used to remove old guides in preparation to install new.  During this process a piece hot slag fell from the work area and lit a known methane bleeder. A sample of the gas was taken for analysis, and a permanent solution is currently be devised to prevent reoccurrance.

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