# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220031340018` · 05/05/2003 · 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:** [0101247](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0101247)
## Narrative

INADEQUATE VENTILATION FROM THE TWO BLOWING FANS VENTILATING THE TUNNEL PLUS HIGH WINDS BLOWING INTO THE TUNNEL STALLED THE FANS, CAUSING ACCUMULATIONS OF METHANE TO LAYER NEAR THE ROOF OF THE TUNNEL.

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