# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220090140015` · 01/10/2009 · 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

IGNITION: The Miner was cutting in the No. 2 Entry on the No. 6 Section. The Miner Operator had cut the coal and roof and when he shearred down and touched the mine floor, an ignition occurred on the right side of the Miner. It lasted approximately 5 seconds and the water sprays on the Miner pit the fire out.

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