# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220180380016` · 02/01/2018 · 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

Two production employees were attempting to empty the pre-hopper of the fine coal bin.  When they opened the gate, nothing came out.  When they closed the gate, the employees felt a percussion, heard a bang and the room filled with coal dust.  The employees exited the room uninjured.

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