# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220000320029` · 01/04/2000 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
- **Mine:** [0200144](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200144)
## Narrative

EE WAS ASSISTING OTHER EES ON THE REMOVAL OF OLD STEEL ACID PIPING. DUE TO ELBOWS IN THE PIPING, IT HAD TO BE CUT WITH A TORCH. WHEN TORCH WAS IGNITED, AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED AND EE SUSTAINED B URNS TO THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS FACE AND A PIECE OFMETAL IN EYE.

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