# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220001510077` · 05/16/2000 · Sintertec-Div/BPI Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joe  Quigley
- **Operator:** Sintertec-Div/BPI Inc
- **Mine:** [3401663](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3401663)
## Narrative

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR WAS IN THE PROCESS OF SPRAYING PRIMER/ADHESIVE INSIDE OF BALL MILL WHEN FUMES FLASHED, RESULTING IN BURNS ON HIS BACK, CHEST AND FACE.

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