# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220161790016` · 06/17/2016 ·  Doe Run Co
## 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:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Idle
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 258
- **Mine experience:** 12.56 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Renco Group
- **Operator:**  Doe Run Co
- **Mine:** [2301800](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2301800)
## Narrative

A crack in a fuel tank on a dump truck was being repaired by a welder when the tank exploded.  The nearby driver suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns.  The driver is at St. Johns Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

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