# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220101020039` · 04/05/2010 · Sherpa Mining Contractors, 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:** Drill 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:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Andrew J  Hewitson
- **Operator:** Sherpa Mining Contractors, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3609131](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609131)
## Narrative

Drill was shut off for re-fueling. While fueling drill, fuel sprayed back out of tank, soaked driver and flashed/ignited. Driller was transported by private vehicle to hospital and was treated for burns.

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