# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> **FATAL** · MSHA accident `220101690006` · 06/08/2010 · Taft Coal Sales & Associates Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** FATALITY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Walter Energy Incorporated
- **Operator:** Taft Coal Sales & Associates Incorporated
- **Mine:** [0100347](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100347)
## Narrative

The Service Truck Operator was refueling a drill rig when an ignition from an unknown source resulted in fatal burns.

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