# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220192770019` · 09/23/2019 · Rosebud Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
- **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:** 52
- **Mine experience:** 0.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J Clifford  Forrest III
- **Operator:** Rosebud Mining Company
- **Mine:** [3610219](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3610219)
## Narrative

The individuals were on top of the water silo cutting a hole into the top of the tank to install a different water source. An ignition occurred inside the tank resulting in burns to the individuals.

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