# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220110060008` · 01/03/2011 · 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: A piece of metal became entangled in face chain on #2 LW causing a spark at joint in the panline w/shield 144 causing the ignition. The ignition was orange and blue in color and went out immediately after it ignited. It lasted only seconds and was approximately 12"" in height.

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