# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220052620131` · 08/04/2005 · Tech Leasing & Rebuild 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,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jeffrey K  Justus
- **Operator:** Tech Leasing & Rebuild Inc
- **Mine:** [4406859](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406859)
## Narrative

RIPPERS STRUCK TOP IGNITING METHANE

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