# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220131700003` · 06/13/2013 · The Quikrete Companies
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Struck by concussion
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Office and lab work, Clerical
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Quikrete Holdings Inc.
- **Operator:** The Quikrete Companies
- **Mine:** [2200786](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2200786)
## Narrative

Hot elevator exploded. Propane gas buildup and ignition causing substantial damage to bucket elevator.

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