# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220041680046` · 06/14/2004 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
## 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:** Placer Dome Ltd
- **Operator:** Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2602286](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602286)
## Narrative

CONTRACTOR EE (THYSSEN MINING CONSTR. OF CANADA) WAS CUTTING OUT DAMAGED BOLTS AND WIRE WITH A CUTTING TORCH.  THE OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE BOTTLES WERE 15-20 FEET AWAY.  A SPARK FROM THE MATERIAL BEING CUT IGNITED ACETYLENE THAT WAS LEAKING FROM OR AROUND THE HIGH PRESSURE SIDE OF THE ACETYLENE REGULATOR, STARTING A FIRE THAT LASTED 45 MINS.  NO INJURIES OCCURRED.

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