# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> **FATAL** · MSHA accident `220031490001` · 04/27/2003 · Cosi Synfuels WV #1 Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** FATALITY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Baltimore Gas & Electric Company
- **Operator:** Cosi Synfuels WV #1 Inc
- **Mine:** [4608773](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608773)
## Narrative

SERIOUS BURNS TO HIS BODY AND LUNGS.

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