# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220071340081` · 05/02/2007 · Oxbow Mining, LLC
## 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:** Oxbow Carbon LLC
- **Operator:** Oxbow Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [0504674](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504674)
## Narrative

EE was drilling 12' cable bolt hole, when he pushed the spinner wrench through the pre-stamped hole in the roof mat. The drill steel extension opened up the hole in the mat causing heating or sparks, resulting in an ignition of methane around the drill hole. The methane was put out with water & fire extinguisher.

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