# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220001180006` · 04/18/2000 · U.S. Steel Mining 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:** Usx Corp
- **Operator:** U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [0100329](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0100329)
## Narrative

BARS OUT OF POSITION ON THE THERMAL DRYER BED CAUSED A DEAD SPOT. (NO AIR COMING THROUGH.) COAL LAYED ON THE DEAD SPOT AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. WHEN FEED TO THE DRYER GOT LIGHT A SPARK WAS PULLED U P FROM THE BED & IGNITED THE DUST.

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