# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220150630011` · 02/22/2015 · PCS Phosphate Company 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:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan
- **Operator:** PCS Phosphate Company Inc
- **Mine:** [3100212](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100212)
## Narrative

At 05:00, Mill operations started the #6 Calciner preheat process.  At approximately 05:46 an explosion occurred in the unit causing extensive damage to the vessel and the building.  No injuries or environmental impact occurred during this event.

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