# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220071410012` · 05/17/2007 · 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:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Andalex Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [4202028](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202028)
## Narrative

At the start of the cut in the #1 entry, the miner operator started at the top of the face and cut down, cutting into the face 1 ft. to 4 ft. in depth.  As the cutter head hit the mine floor a flare-up occurred over the miner bits.  This lasted only 3-5 second and self extinguished.

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