# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220011030008` · 04/02/2001 · Lehigh Portland 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:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Lehigh Portland Cement Company
- **Mine:** [0100043](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0100043)
## Narrative

THE PLANT EXPERIENCED AN UNPLANNED EXPLOSION OF COAL DUST INSIDE THE COAL MILL SYSTEM. DAMAGE WAS SUBSTAINED TO THE COAL CYCLONE, COAL MILL AND DUCT. NO INJURIES OR BUILDING DAMAGE. THE IGNITI ON SOURCE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION.

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