# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220190440027` · 02/07/2019 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc.
## 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:** —
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- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1200426](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200426)
## Narrative

In an attempt to dry out refractory in Kiln 1, 3 natural gas torches were inserted into the hood at a low gas flow rate.  At 7:10am, a loud noise was heard by plant personnel.  Following a more thorough investigation of the noise, some damage was found to the coal mill air return ductwork at approximately 8:30am, it was determined that a gas ignition had occurred. 

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