# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220030990049` · 04/02/2003 · West Ridge Resources 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:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Andalex Resources B V
- **Operator:** West Ridge Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [4202233](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202233)
## Narrative

A SMALL FAULT WAS ENCOUNTERED IN THE #1 ENTRY OF THE 5TH RIGHT TWO-ENTRY HEADGATE DEVELOPMENT SECTION. TWO SHUTTLE CARS HAD BEEN LOADED FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENTRY. TWO CARS WERE LOADED F ROM THE LEFT SIDE. THE CONT MINER WAS JUMPING ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THREE QUARTERS OF WAY DOWN AN ORANGE FLAME APPEARED AND LASTED FOR APPROX 2 SECONDS.

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