# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220013330030` · 10/24/2001 · 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 #92 JOY MINER WAS CUTTING COAL IN THE #3 SECTION AN IGNITION OCCURRED AS THE OPERATOR WASCUTTING BOTTOM BACKING UP TO CLEAN FOOTWALL. THEFLAME LASTED ABOUT 15-20 SECONDS AND WAS EXTINGU ISHED WITH ONE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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