# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> **FATAL** · MSHA accident `220010920007` · 03/20/2001 · Michels Pipeline Construction Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** FATALITY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Michels Corporation
- **Operator:** Michels Pipeline Construction Inc
- **Mine:** [4702790](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4702790)
## Narrative

GAS BUILDUP IN SCALE PIT- EXPLOSION- THAWING OUT SCALE.

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