# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220060930067` · 03/29/2006 · Hallett Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Hallett Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [1301000](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1301000)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING AXLE HOUSING WITH BRAKE CLEANER AND LOOKED INSIDE THE HOUSING WITH A HALOGEN LIGHT.  THE HEAT OF THE LIGHT IGNITED THE VAPORS, CAUSING A FLASH FIRE (BURNS TO FACE & NECK).

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