# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220132410038` · 08/21/2013 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## 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:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [4100283](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100283)
## Narrative

While kiln #2 was in the cool-off stage of a maintenance shut down, pulverized coal was inadvertently injected into the kiln. When the kiln was turned to prevent warping, the coal ignited resulting in an immediate release of energy.

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