# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220032090084` · 07/18/2003 · Usibelli Coal Mine 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:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Working with solvents
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 171
- **Mine experience:** 18 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joseph E  Usibelli
- **Operator:** Usibelli Coal Mine Inc
- **Mine:** [5000030](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5000030)
## Narrative

VOLATILE CLEANERS WERE USED TO CLEAN GREASE IN THE VEHICLE SWING SHAFT BORE WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT MODIFICATIONS HAD TO BE MADE TO THE LIP TO PLACE THE RETAINER. TARP WAS PLACED IN THE BO RE TO PREVENT DEBRIS FROM GRINDING ENTERING. IT TRAPPED GASES FROM THE EVAPORATING CLEANING FLUIDS WHICH WERE IGNITED BY THE GRINDER.

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