# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220170670011` · 03/03/2017 · KOSMOS CEMENT CO.
## 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:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** KOSMOS CEMENT CO.
- **Mine:** [1504469](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1504469)
## Narrative

During warm up of the kiln, there was an unplanned ignition of fuel.  The ignition destroyed the cooler roof. Two employees were in the area, but no injuries occurred as a result of the ignition. The cause of the ignition has been determined as an excessive amount of unburned fuel in the kiln. The flame on the burner went out to drafting issues in the system.   

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