# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220221450023` · 05/19/2022 · Ramaco Resources, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** METHANE GAS-IN MNE & PROC
- **Nature of injury:** ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ramaco Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Ramaco Resources, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609533](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4609533)
## Narrative

Employee was in the process of cutting coal in the number two left crosscut when an unplanned methane ignition occurred resulting in flash burns to the employee's hands, neck and ear.

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