# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220182910013` · 10/16/2018 · Brooks Run South Mining, LLC
## 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 Holdings, Inc
- **Operator:** Brooks Run South Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [4606263](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606263)
## Narrative

An Ignition of methane has occurred in the No. 5 face on the 5 left panel. A methane bleeder had been cut into by the continuous mining machine. A spark created by a miner bit against the sandstone roof caused the ignition. The flash of methane was quickly extinguished by the water sprays which were on at the time of the incident.

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