# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220180310014` · 01/28/2018 · Omega Highwall Mining Services, LLC
## 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:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **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:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Omega Holdings LLC
- **Operator:** Omega Highwall Mining Services, LLC
- **Mine:** [4407327](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407327)
## Narrative

Employee was cleaning an area around #1 dodge coupling with starting fluid. Mechanic was cutting lid off with a torch.  Fumes ignited and blew back on employees right hand and right side of face.

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