# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220111790034` · 06/15/2011 · Democrat Resources LLC
## 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:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 22
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sandy  Sims; Eric  Sims
- **Operator:** Democrat Resources LLC
- **Mine:** [1000467](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000467)
## Narrative

EE burned old blasting caps and other refuse on the waste dump on the surface, away from the portal and buildings. He used diesel soaked paper towels to ignite the fire. Upon ignition an explosion occurred which caused lacerations and burns.

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