# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220011980037` · 07/09/2001 · Wendling Quarries 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:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Manaco Corporation
- **Operator:** Wendling Quarries Inc
- **Mine:** [1302063](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1302063)
## Narrative

EE WAS LIGHTING A LP BURNER THAT IS INSTALLED THRU THE BOTTOM OF A SCREEN DECK (FOR DRYING MUD CAKED ON THE SCREENS). THE TORCH FAILED TO LIGHT, SO THE EE WENT TO GET A NEW STRIKER, BELIEVING HE WAS ALLOWING ENOUGH TIME FOR GAS TO DISSIPATEH. THE MUD BUILDUP ON THE SCREENS DID NOT ALLOW FOR THE GAS TO DISSIPATE, AND UPON RETURNING AND ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT THE TORCH, THE BUILDUP OF G

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