# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220030340059` · 01/28/2003 · Paramont Coal Company Virginia, 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:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC
- **Mine:** [4406929](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4406929)
## Narrative

AN APPARENT METHANE IGNITION APPARENTLY OCCURREDAT THIS MINE ON THE 002-0 MMU IN THE 1ST CUT OUT OF THE NO.7 RIGHT CROSSCUT. THE MINE FLOOR & MINE ROOF CONTAINS SANDY SHALE ROOF & EVIDENCE REVEALED THAT SPARKS FOR CUTTER HEAD APPARENTLY CAUSED THE IGNITION NO INJURIES OCCURRED FROM THIS INCIDENT NOR ANY EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OCCURRED.

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