# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220020280138` · 01/23/2002 · 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:** [0101322](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0101322)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING TORCH TO CUT PIECE OF PIPE STUCK IN THE FOOT WALL. METHANE WAS APPARENTLY TRAPPED IN THE PIPE AND WAS IGNITED WHEN THE PIPE BURNED THROUGH. ENERGY OH THE IGNITION CAME OU T THROUGH OTHER END OF PIPE ABOUT 20' IN BY LOCATION OF HOLE BEING BURNED.

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