# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220140100034` · 12/20/2013 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone, 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; Lafarge SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1200426](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200426)
## Narrative

At approximately 10:00am on 12/20/2013, Kiln 4 coal weigh feeder was undergoing a belt cut which required the temporary removal of the coal feed to the mill. During this time, the coal dust inside the mill ignited causing dust to be expelled from the feeder opening and the hood of the kiln.

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