# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220111400022` · 05/14/2011 · 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:** [0101247](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0101247)
## Narrative

A methane ignition occurred at No. 45 shield on the face of the S-2 longwall panel (MMU 034-0), as the shear was cutting to the headgate. The ignition occurred on the tailgate drum. There were no injuries.

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