# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220151600002` · 06/04/2015 · Brooks Run South Mining, 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:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Brooks Run South Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608829](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608829)
## Narrative

An unplanned ignition of gas occurred in the 7 right face on 6/4/2015. Ignition occurred during loading of the third shuttle car when the head of the continuous miner came into contact with the bottom. The operator shut down the miner and the flame above the ripper head was still present. He reactivated the sprays and the flame disappeared. No injuries were reported. 

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