# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220093340019` · 11/27/2009 · Treasure Canyon Calcium Co Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **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:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 3.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** N Ross  Smith
- **Operator:** Treasure Canyon Calcium Co Inc
- **Mine:** [1001357](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1001357)
## Narrative

While lighting a used oil furnace to heat the shop, a flash of fire occurred which caused 1st degree burns to the face (no damage to eyes or lungs) and 2nd degree burns to the right hand. Victim was taken to the emergency room, treated, and released to go home.

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