# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220102640024` · 09/16/2010 · 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

IGNITION: The ignition was in the face of #1 Longwall at #122 Shield. The fire was in the top on the Headgate drum. The Shearer was going to the Headgate and had stopped and was going to go back to the Tailgate when the ignition occurred. The flame stayed on the top corner where the roof meets the fact. It was put out with water and 1 fire extinguisher.

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