# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220053130046` · 11/04/2005 · 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:** [0101322](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0101322)
## Narrative

AT 7 AM THE LOWER PART OF THE DEEP WELL PUMP #4 SHROUD WAS BEING LOWERED INTO THE HOLE. THE OTHER END WAS LOWERED TO CONNECT THE 2 PARTS TOGETHER. AT 705, A METHANE TEST WAS MADE & 0.0 WAS ALL THAT THE SPOTTER READ. AT THAT TIME THE PREP PLANT MECHANIC STARTED WELDING. THAT IS WHEN HE FELT HEAT ON HIS HAND. HE STOPPED, LOOKED AROUND & STARTED AGAIN. IGNITION OCCURRED.

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