# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220070220005` · 01/17/2007 · Energy West Mining Company
## 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:** MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
- **Operator:** Energy West Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4200121](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4200121)
## Narrative

Cutting coal face with rock band. Spark from rock caused coal dust to ignite.  MSHA was notified and investigated.  Water sprays and pressure were as required and bits on miner were in good shape.  Ventilation was good in the face and last open crosscut.  Localized area affected mostly on left side of miner.

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