# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220101730043` · 06/18/2010 · Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
## 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:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3300156](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3300156)
## Narrative

On 6/18/10 at approx 5:15am, normal operating The #5 coal mill experienced a minor explosion. Upon inspection, a pair of plant pliers were found damaged in the reject chute wheel barrow, Pliers entered the mill unknowingly causing an apparent ignition of coal without warning. No damage and no injuries. Never stopped nor caught fire. The event was reported to MSHA @5:27am.

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