# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220090160014` · 01/11/2009 · BNI Coal, Ltd
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Struck by concussion
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** WORKING SURF OUTSIDE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 372
- **Mine experience:** 6.6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Allete Inc
- **Operator:** BNI Coal, Ltd
- **Mine:** [3200218](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3200218)
## Narrative

The DL operator, was removing frozen material on the DL shoe. He used a weed burner to heat the metal. He placed it in an access hole, then placed the cover back leaving hole partially open. Then operator strated digging. The oiler was asked to check on the weed burner. The operator heard an explosion. He found his oiler lying on the top of the shoe & started emergency care.

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