# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220161230030` · 05/12/2015 · NYCO Minerals, 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:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** NYCO Minerals, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3000644](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3000644)
## Narrative

While packaging treated product into a poly bulk bag an employee report witnessing a blue flame develop in the top of the bag resulting in sufficient heat to melt the top of the bag. This event was recently recognized as being subject to immediate reporting due to the ignition of a gas. No injury or significant damage resulted from this event.

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