# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220191430014` · 05/14/2019 · Peabody Gateway North 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:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1103235](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103235)
## Narrative

At approximately 11:55am a loud noise occurred that alerted the office personnel. Upon investigation it was discovered the top of the surface bulk hydraulic oil tank had blown off. Investigation revealed the hydraulic oil level was lower than the electric heating element warming vapors to combustible levels. No one was in the area at the time of the event.

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