# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220122560035` · 09/10/2012 · Oxford Mining Co 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:** Charles C  Ungurean
- **Operator:** Oxford Mining Co LLC
- **Mine:** [3304336](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304336)
## Narrative

Our stripping shovel caught fire from an electrical short down in the tub of the machine. The short caused the electric line to melt and ignite grease that is inside the tub.  Major electrical damage.

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