# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220051950057` · 07/08/2005 · 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

EMPLOYEE'S HAD BEEN WELDING ON THE SERVICE SHAFT ELEVATOR DOWN INTO THE MINE WHEN HE NOTICED A SMALL FLAME ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ELEVATOR SHAFT. THE FLAME WAS APPROX. 1-12""WIDE & APPROX. A 1 AND 1/2""FLAME. A SPARK FROM THE BURNING & WELDING IGNITED A METHANE BLEEDER THAT WAS LOCATED APPROX. 1,048' DOWN THE SHAFT. THE FLAME LASTED APPROX. 1 MINUTE & WAS BLUE IN COLOR.

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