MINER WAS CUTTING FACE IN #1 ENTRY 145 FT INBY #53 X-CUT WHEN A FACE IGNITION OCCURRED. IT WAS HARD CUTTING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF FACE DUE TO DRAW ROCK. NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WAS SUSTA INED. THE FLAME LASTED ABOUT 10 SECS. AND EXTINGUISHED WITH A WASH DOWN HOSE.