# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220031110096` · 04/07/2003 · 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

AN ADDITIONAL VENTILATION WAS INSTALLED FOR THE #1 ENTRY OF THE FIFTH RIGHT DEVELOPMENT SECTION. ONE SHUTTLE CAR WAS LOADED ON THE LEFT SIDE THE CONTINUOUS MINER WAS MOVED TO THE RIGHT SIDE. A S IT BEGAN TO CUT A METHAN FEEDER WAS IGNITED. THE FLARE-UP WAS EXTINGUISHED W/ROCK DUST. THIS SECTION HAS ENCOUNTERED A FAULT & METHAN IS BEING LIBERATED IN THIS AREA. FLAREUP WAS APPR 20 SE

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