# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220010520012` · 02/08/2001 · Essroc Cement Corp
## 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:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement Corp
- **Mine:** [3607463](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3607463)
## Narrative

EE STATED THAT THEY WERE ATTEMPTING TO RELIGHT A2"" GASLINE IN #5 KILN WITH THE 1"" LINE. EE WAS AT OPEN DOOR TO KILN WHEN 2"" IGNITED GAS THAT WASAPPARENTLY INSIDE THE COOLER CAUSING A FLASH THA T STRUCK HIM IN FACE CAUSING BURN.

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