# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220112590005` · 09/10/2011 · Mineral Park 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 72
- **Mine experience:** 0.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mercator Minerals Ltd
- **Operator:** Mineral Park Inc.
- **Mine:** [0200843](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200843)
## Narrative

Mine Mechanic was preparing to fill air compressor with gas.  Lid on 5 gallon gas can was ajar, causing gas to spill and vapors to be released.  Nozzle contacted battery cable, which sparked and ignited gas on Mechanic's shirt, causing burns to arm, hand, neck and chest.

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