# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220210470036` · 02/06/2021 · Suwannee American Cement
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
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- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
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## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Suwannee American Cement
- **Mine:** [0801370](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0801370)
## Narrative

On Saturday February 6, 2021 the foreman on duty noticed emissions from the coal mill venting system and in communication with control it was decided to inert the system with CO2. Out of due caution, the MSHA reporting center was contacted and notified of possible unplanned dust ignition in coal mill system. An  MSHA inspector attended the site to conduct an investigation. 

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