# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220050470040` · 02/10/2005 · 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:** 0
- **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 7LS1 Joy Shearer was traveling to the T/G, the H/G drum was cutting bottom and the T/G drum was cutting top. A frictional ignition occurred at #50 shield on the H/G drum that lasted approx 30-40 seconds. It was extinguished with water and a fire extinguisher. No injuries or property damage was incurred.

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