# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220202950003` · 10/14/2020 · Keystone Quarry Inc
## 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:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **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:** 13
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** L & D Management Inc
- **Operator:** Keystone Quarry Inc
- **Mine:** [3608726](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608726)
## Narrative

Employee was heating metal with a propane torch at Primary #1 hopper. The flame went out and EE went to relight the torch. The gas built up and exploded causing burns to face, hands and chest. EE's clothing was on fire, EE laid and rolled on the ground to extinguish fire. Employee was taken to ER for medical treatment.

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