# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220073380033` · 11/21/2007 · GCC Dacotah Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **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:** 22.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** GCC SAB de CV
- **Operator:** GCC Dacotah Inc
- **Mine:** [3900022](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3900022)
## Narrative

The employee was shoveling coal dust into drop chute to the cooler & the coal ignited & shot flames out of the chute. The employee had light burns on face & neck. Emergency room check-up and he was released with no restrictions. Returned to work on 11/22/07.

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