# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220101440010` · 05/20/2010 · 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

Loading crew was cutting coal in the no..1 face on the no..8 section in the middle push of a three push system when the ignition occurred while cutting bottom. The flame was orange and blue in color and lasted approximately 30 seconds, one fire extinguisher was used to extinguish the ignition

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