# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220051950056` · 07/07/2005 · 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

While burning bolts off the Bunker Belt Head Roller at U/G Prod. Shaft Pocket (with torch), sparks from metal that was being cut ignited methane on top of the coal that was located in pocket. Ignition lasted 20 to 30 seconds & flame was extinguished with water. There was only 0.1% methane found prior to & during burning of the bolts. No property damage or injuries were incurred.

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