# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220151270028` · 04/29/2015 · Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Struck by concussion
- **Occupation:** Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 295
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc
- **Mine:** [3608284](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608284)
## Narrative

On April 29, 2015 the Whitney mine experienced an event that caused an air blast to exit the mine at the portal.  Three employees near the entrance of the portal were affected by the air blast.  Investigation continues.

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