← MSHA accidents

IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220050480031 · 02/12/2005 · 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 (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101401

Narrative

As the 7LS1 Joy Shearer was cutting toward the H/G an ignition took place at the T/G Drum. The resulting flame burned for approximately 3 minutes in the bottom and was extinguished with water and a fire extinguisher. There were no injuries or property damage incurred.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown