# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220041980042` · 07/07/2004 · 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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Cumberland Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605018](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3605018)
## Narrative

A FRICTION CAUSED IGNITION OCCURRED ON THE FACE OF LONGWALL PANEL 49 WHEN A HORIZONTAL BOREHOLE WAS ENCOUNTERED AT 26 SHIELD. THE TAIL DRUM OPERATOR OBSERVED AN ORANGE AND BLUE FLAME COMING OUT OF THE BOREHOLE FOR A DISTANCE OF TWO TO THREE FEET AND THEN DOWN TO 12 INCHES. THE FLAME LASTED FIVE SECONDS. BOREHOLE WAS ABOUT 12"" FROM DRAW ROCK THAT WAS BEING CUT.

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