# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220041030061` · 04/02/2004 · Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ormet Corporation
- **Operator:** Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div
- **Mine:** [1600354](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600354)
## Narrative

No.1 kiln was sht down @ 20:00 hrs on 3/31/04 for maint. repairs. Scope of work incl: replacement of thrust roller, chg F.D. fan bearing & balance, modification of burner to manufacturer spec. Work was completed 4/2/04. Maint returned kiln to operations & operations then put kiln in service. @ 20:00 a blast was heard on south end of unit.

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