# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220091180021` · 04/22/2009 · 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.morvs.ai/mine/0101401)
## Narrative

IGNITION:      The Continuous Miner was cutting in the No. 1 Face  on the No. 8 Section. They were cutting in middle of face and cutting bottom rock when an ignition occurred. It lasted approximately 20 seconds. It was put out with a fire extinguisher.

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