# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220231250004` · 04/27/2023 · Ash Grove Cement Company
## 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:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Mine:** [0300256](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0300256)
## Narrative

There was a significant release of energy at the waste fuels facility resulting in substantial property and equipment damage. The incident occurred in the unloading tank area of the waste fuels building. A portion of the area was under maintenance activities at the time of the event. No injuries or entrapments.

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