# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220151270039` · 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:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 87
- **Mine experience:** 30 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*