# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220053250081` · 11/07/2005 · Troy Mine 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:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Revett Silver Company
- **Operator:** Troy Mine Inc.
- **Mine:** [2401467](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401467)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT THE PROPANE HEATERS, WHEN A RELIEF VALVE POPPED AND WAS RELEASING PROPANE. HE STARTED TO LEAVE THE AREA WHEN THE PILOT LIGHT CAME ON AND IGNITED THE PROPANE. THIS CAUSED A SUDDEN FLASH OF FIRE, SINGEING THE EMPLOYEE'S HAIR AND FACE, CAUSING 1ST AND SOME 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON HIS FACE.

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