# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220163200026` · 11/03/2016 · Robinson Nevada Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** KGHM Polska Miedz S A
- **Operator:** Robinson Nevada Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2601916](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601916)
## Narrative

During an offload of product into storage tank and ignition had occurred.  Mill operator and delivery driver began immediate evacuation and activated Mayday.  The storage tank erupted when pressure elevated. 

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