# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220151980001` · 06/17/2015 · Mill Branch Coal Corp.
## 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:** Mill Branch Coal Corp.
- **Mine:** [4407052](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407052)
## Narrative

The event occurred on the MMU 002 in the 4A N Mains. The continuous miner was not operating at the time & was positioned in the right barrier lift in the #5 entry in by spad #4227. The CM & the mobile roof support operator stated they heard rock falling in the gob in by the pillar line. When they turned, they saw a flash & were knocked down by a sudden inrush of air & dust.

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