# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220163120038` · 11/05/2016 · Oak Grove Resources LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
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- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
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- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund (VCLF)
- **Operator:** Oak Grove Resources LLC
- **Mine:** [0100851](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100851)
## Narrative

Bolter was spotting what EE thought to be pot in 6R Face on East Mains Section. Hole was drill with no issue and bolt push up to set, but operator pushed plate against roof and began to rotate causing sparks to ignite a small pocket of CH4 that was outgassing from above seam. Flame burnt less than 5 seconds.  

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