# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220012600021` · 09/14/2001 · Cumberland Coal Resources LP
## 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:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Cumberland Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605018](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3605018)
## Narrative

AN IGNITION ON THE FACE OF THE LONGWALL PANEL IN 13 BUTT WEST #44 PANEL OCCURRED AT APPROX. 1:05 AM. THE IGNITION HAPPENED WHILE MINING WAS IN PROGRESS FROM THE HEADGATE TO THE TAILGATE AT 126 SHIELD. A JOY 7LS SHEARER WAS BEING USED. THE FLAME LASTED BETWEEN EIGHT AND TEN SECONDS AND WAS EXTINGUISHED BY WATER FROM THE TAIL DRUM SPRAYS. NO INJURIES.

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