# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220132200030` · 07/22/2013 · Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners 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:** Tata Chemicals Ltd
- **Operator:** Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners LLC
- **Mine:** [4800155](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800155)
## Narrative

On July 22, 2013 a maintenance mechanic was using a cutting torch to remove wire mesh that had been roof bolted in place covering a core hole.  The use of the torch ignited a small quantity of methane gas that had collected close to the roof / back.

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