# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220160770021` · 03/14/2016 · TXI Operations LP
## 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:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 28
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** TXI Operations LP
- **Mine:** [3401859](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3401859)
## Narrative

EE was in the process of beginning to refuel the gas powered air compressor when the vapors from the metal safety can ignited.  EE suffered 2nd degree burn to the left hand, arm and a small portion to left abdomen.

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