# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220000100049` · 01/05/2000 · Jim Walter 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:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Walter Energy Incorporated
- **Operator:** Jim Walter Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [0101401](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0101401)
## Narrative

AS THE #82 (S/N 4423) 12CM12 JOY MINER WAS CUTTING HARD BOTTOM IN THE #3 ENTRY OF #4 SAECTION, AN IGNITION OCCURRED THAT LASTED APPROX. 30 SECONDS TO 1 MINUTE. NO PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURIES W ERE INCURRED. THE FLAME WAS PUT OUT USING ONE FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

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