# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220030270043` · 01/23/2003 · 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:** [0101247](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0101247)
## Narrative

ROCKDUSTER WAS FILLING DUST TANK AT NORTH DUST HOLE AND SAW SPARKS AND FLAME COMING (STARTING) FROM EXHAUST PIPE THEN TRAVELED ACROSS THE ROOF TO THE INTAKE DUST PIPE WHERE FLAMES WERE PRESENT . IT BURNT FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES UNTIL HE PUT IT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

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