# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220042020015` · 07/16/2004 · 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

The area of cutting and welding had been wet down, dusted with up to 4 inches of rock dust and fire retardant foam applied 15-18 inches thick. Project had been in progress about 3 hours (replacing headgate spray boom). A spark ignited methane on the floor on the inby side of the lowered cowl. It was immediately extinguished.  This occurred about shield 10 of the face.

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