# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220120260021` · 01/25/2012 · 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

While attempting to cut rock from the roof to ramp up over an existing fault in the Number 2 entry, the extendable exhausting line curtain was being pressed against the rib rock protruding out from the rib.  This condition caused the ventilation to be choked down making it difficult to ventilate the face.

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