# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220151400005` · 05/18/2015 · 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:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Brent K  Bilsland
- **Operator:** Sunrise Coal, LLC.
- **Mine:** [1202349](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202349)
## Narrative

While mining #7 entry, crosscut #40 of the Sub 4-F Sub Main (004-0 MMU) a methane ignition occurred. The face was approximately 25-30 foot deep. This ignition did not cause personal injury to miners or damage any company mining equipment.

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