# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220150050017` · 12/30/2014 · Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
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- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Tata Chemicals Ltd
- **Operator:** Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners LLC
- **Mine:** [4800155](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800155)
## Narrative

On 12/30/2014 an incident was reported that there had been an ignition of acetylene. Upon investigation it was determined that there was no ignition. An employee had his torch on too long before striking it which caused a mild pop from the excessive gas. MSHA inspector came to investigate and found no wrong doing and no citations were issued.

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