# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220142460039` · 08/30/2014 · County Concrete Corp
## 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:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 206
- **Mine experience:** 0.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John C  Crimi
- **Operator:** County Concrete Corp
- **Mine:** [2800470](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800470)
## Narrative

A mechanic, working on piece of equipment in the shop. Worker was using parts cleaner to degrease a clutch. Worker then violated policy and procedure by using a hand-held butane torch. There was a flash from combustible material that caused burns to the face and head of the worker. Worker was conscious and talking. He was taken to the hospital by another worker was admitted.

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