# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220001510116` · 05/15/2000 · American Rock Salt 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:** Joseph G  Bucci
- **Operator:** American Rock Salt Company LLC
- **Mine:** [3003255](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3003255)
## Narrative

EES WERE CUTTING OFF BOLTS OF BRACKETS FORE REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY UTILITIES IN THE PRODUCTION SHAFT WITH CUTTING TORCH. SOME HOT SLAG FELL TO THE 620' LEVEL OF THE SHAFT AND CAUSED METHANE TO S TART ON FIRE. FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED IMMEDIATELY.

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