# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220041340017` · 05/12/2004 · Andalex 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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Andalex Resources B V
- **Operator:** Andalex Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [4202028](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202028)
## Narrative

At appro 1:00 AM May 12,2004 a non injury gas ignition occurred at shield # 114 area, When a mechanic welding a non-skid foot pad on the shield toe, ignited a  methane pocket trapped  in the lower enclosed pan. All legal gas checks had been made and area wet down before starting of welding.No injuries or property damage occured and the flame was self extinguished.

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