# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220071840032` · 06/27/2007 · Seven Points Sand & Gravel 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:** 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:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David E  Wittwer; Dan R  Wittwer
- **Operator:** Seven Points Sand & Gravel Inc
- **Mine:** [4104572](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4104572)
## Narrative

After putting gas in an air compressor on the grease truck, he accidentally hit cylinoid on starter, creating a spark and igniting some of the gas spilled. This inflicted 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his left hand, wrist and extending 6"" to 8"" up his forearm.

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