# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220091970009` · 07/09/2009 · Chevron Mining 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:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 127
- **Mine experience:** 2.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Chevron Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [2901267](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2901267)
## Narrative

Employee was refueling a truck mounted compressor engine with gasoline from a five gallon approved safety can.  The fuel splashed onto the hot exhaust manifold and was ignited.  The resulting flash/flame burned the employee on both arms, chest, and face.  The employee was transported to the local hospital and then was transferred to the burn unit at the Univesity of New Mexico.

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