# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220133540035` · 12/18/2013 · Sunrise Coal, 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:** Brent K  Bilsland
- **Operator:** Sunrise Coal, LLC.
- **Mine:** [1202349](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202349)
## Narrative

During mining operations on our #2 MMU a methane ignition, bleeder fire, occurred at approximately 1:15 pm. The bleeder fire was approx 3 feet long and burned for about 30-40 seconds. MSHA was notified at 1:25pm and a plan was developed and approved by the District Manager addressing this incident. No miner was injured due to this bleeder fire.

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