# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220102420031` · 08/17/2010 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 7.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401490](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401490)
## Narrative

Employee was working underground when something on the equipment arched, it ignited some hydraulic fluid. He used fire extinguisher & it was put out. He was sent to medic for evaluation due to fire extinguisher dry chemical & smoke inhalation. On his next shift, he reported to work on 8/18/10 & worked 1/2 his shift, and he said he had a doctor appt, and restrictions were given.

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