# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220161790026` · 06/17/2016 ·  Doe Run Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **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 the welder when the tank exploded.  The welder suffered 1st degree burns.  EE was taken to St. Johns Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri for treatment.

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