# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220132960027` · 10/22/2013 · 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

Ignition happened at 11:45 pm.  Employee stated that when he saw the ignition, he was bolting on the operator's side when it happened.  After he handed to the fire extinguisher to another employee, he knocked the power.  When it appeared to be out, he blew dust on it to make sure it didn't catch back up.

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