# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220041460023` · 05/18/2004 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge, 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, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Placer Dome Ltd
- **Operator:** Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2602286](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602286)
## Narrative

The ee was on a scissor deck cutting the excess/ tail of a Jenmar bolt. Once it was cut he let it drop. It struck a paint can releasing fumes of the can. The fumes rose and were ignited by the torch he was holding.

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