# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220023120051` · 10/26/2002 · Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
## 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:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
- **Mine:** [3600970](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3600970)
## Narrative

ROOF FALL, 2ND MAIN SOUTH INTAKE AIR COURSE, XCUT NO. 60, APPROX 30' LONG, 20' WIDE, 7-8' HIGH. THIS SECTION HAS NO HISTORY OF METAN LIBERATION. IT IS CONCLUDED THE FLAMES RESULTED FROM CUTTING VERY HARD ROCK CAUSING DUST TO IGNITE. Y

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