# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220132830058` · 09/27/2013 · Carmeuse Lime Inc
## 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:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime Inc
- **Mine:** [3301184](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301184)
## Narrative

At 11:41 am on 9/27/13 the kiln system lost I/O communication causing an unplanned shutdown.  The system was restarted @ 11:57 am. At 12:00 pm an ignition occurred in the primary air fan of the solid fuel handling system causing an explosion. The solid fuel handling system was shut down & inspected. No personal injuries occurred & limited damage to only the primary air fan housing.

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