# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220152710032` · 09/24/2015 · 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:** —
- **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 methane frictional ignition occurred in the No. 4 entry on the No. 7 section, E-11 Headgate. The miner was cutting bottom 10' from the face curtain line side of the No. 4 entry when the ignition occurred. The flame was put out with the wash down hose on the miner.

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