# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220090230021` · 01/21/2009 · American Energy Corporation
## 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:** American Energy Corporation
- **Mine:** [3301070](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3301070)
## Narrative

An ignition occurred in #2 Entry of the 22 East section.  The flash occurred at the center to the right side of the cutter head and came up over the head.  Flash was described as yellow and orange/yellow. Miner was loading its 2nd car after doing parameters.  Miner was found to have 21 of 35 sprays working after the incident.  Cause was blockage of water sprays by rust.

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