# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220052900024` · 10/13/2005 · 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 continuous miner operator was attempting to make a cut.  The coal seam had a rock spar running vertically through the face from 3 to 15 inches thick.  A flame occured about mid cut and traveled to the floor.  The flame only lasted about 15 seconds.

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