# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220052340099` · 08/16/2005 · Christy Minerals LLC
## 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:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 211
- **Mine experience:** 25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** O'Brien Industrial Holdings LLC
- **Operator:** Christy Minerals LLC
- **Mine:** [2301545](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2301545)
## Narrative

THE COAL MILL WAS TURNED OFF AND THE NATURAL GAS PILOT LIGHT WAS TURNED ON. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES THE EMPLOYEE'S WENT DOWN TO THE BASEMENT TO DO AN INSPECTION OF THE MILL. AFTER LOOSENING THE BOLTS ON 2 DOORS, THE TOP DOOR WAS TAKEN OFF FIRST AND THEN THE BOTTOM. AS THE BOTTOM DOOR WAS TAKEN OFF THE EXPLOSION OCCURRED.

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