# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220110340004` · 01/31/2011 · 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: The Shearer was cutting at #10 Shield when a LW Helper saw and orange flame from around the HG drum. The flame lasted about 10 seconds and went out on its own. The shearer operator did not see the flame, only the LW Helper which only had 3 months experience.

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