# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220100960018` · 03/30/2010 · 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

CONTINUOUS MINER WAS LOADING GOB IN THE NO. 1 L/W FACE ON THE NO. 5 SECTION. THE MINER WAS APPROX. 3FT. FROM THE FACE LOADING GOB WHEN THE IGNITION OCCURRED.  IGNITION LASTED APPROX. 20 SECONDS AND WAS PUT OUT WITH WASH DOWN HOSE AND 1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE FIRE WAS LOCATED OFF SIDE MID FACE IN THE NO. 1 LONGWALL FACE.

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