# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220043510021` · 12/07/2004 · Dunlap Stone 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, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James W  Thomas III
- **Operator:** Dunlap Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [4003153](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4003153)
## Narrative

EE LIT HIS LIGHTER TO SEE LEVEL OF FUEL IN MACHINE TANK.  FIREBALL ERUPTED, BURNING EE'S FACE.

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