# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220211160031` · 04/22/2021 · Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company 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:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC
- **Mine:** [3607416](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3607416)
## Narrative

An alleged face ignition was reported on the H1HG section while mining the #2 entry. An investigation revealed that small areas of pyrite and Sulphur balls were found in the rib and face areas. During mining these pyrite areas were struck and may have caused sparks that contributing to the face crews assessment that ignition occurred. No violations issued during the investigation. 

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