# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220013540011` · 12/10/2001 · Consolidation Coal 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:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consolidation Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4404856](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4404856)
## Narrative

THE SHEARER WAS STOPPED AT SHIELD #175 AND FACE LINE STOPPED TO REMOVE A ROCK FROM PAN. WITHIN APPROX 45 SEC AFTER RESTARTING PAN LINE A YELLOW FLAME WAS OBSERVED AT SHIELD 113. INVESTIGATION FOUND A LINK BROKEN ON ONE SIDE OF FACE CHAIN WHICH SHOWED EVIDENCE OF BEING RUBBED ON, THUS CAUSING A HOT CHAIN LINK. FLAMES WERE OF A SHORT DURATION, NO INJURIES OCCURRED.

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