# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220200640019` · 02/26/2020 · Eagle River Coal 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:** White Stallion-Eagle River LLC; Franks LLC
- **Operator:** Eagle River Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [1103212](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103212)
## Narrative

The Mack #1 fuel truck was backed up to the South side of the prep plant when the driver finished fueling the portable fuel tank. As the driver was reeling up the fuel hose, there was a pin hole leaking in front of a running heater and ignited. Therefore burning the tail end of the fuel truck and siding of the prep plant.

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