# INUNDATION
> MSHA accident `220183020019` · 10/23/2018 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** INUNDATION
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

During routine maintenance on longwall equipment, a methane release was detected by monitoring equipment. Area was immediately evacuated and ventilation controls were adjusted to dilute the liberated gas. Gas continued to be emitted so as a precaution the mine was evacuated. MSHA was notified as courtesy through the 1-800 #.

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