# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> **FATAL** · MSHA accident `220012750001` · 09/23/2001 · Jim Walter Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** FATALITY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Struck by concussion
- **Occupation:** Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
- **Activity:** Ventilation maintenance
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 20.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Walter Energy Incorporated
- **Operator:** Jim Walter Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [0101322](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0101322)
## Narrative

STRUCK BY FORCE AND CONCUSSION FROM METHANIE EXPLOSION.

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