# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220052270079` · 08/04/2005 · Franklin Industries Incorporated
## 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 219
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Franklin Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Franklin Industries Incorporated
- **Mine:** [4101786](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101786)
## Narrative

Fumes in 20,000 gal. #4 oil storage tank ignited when a welding spark reached the fumes. Resulting flash explosion knocked employee from on top of tank.

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