# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220123180019` · 11/08/2012 · 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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consolidation Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4404856](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4404856)
## Narrative

A methane ignition occurred on 20 Rt. in No. 1 entry of new longwall face. Miner operator had cut approx 18' when mine roof fell in from face outby for the length of cut & approx 9' wide. The Sandstone rock that fell was 3' to 12"" thick. Mine operator was cutting up the rock to load out when the ignition occurred. The flame only lasted approx 15 sec & was extinguished w/water hose.

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