# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220090430016` · 02/06/2009 · 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 longwall shearer was cutting coal and rock from the tailgate to the headgate when an ignition occurred on the tailgate drum at No. 79 Shield. The ignition lasted approximately 2 to 3 seconds and the water sprays put the ignition out.

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