# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220232070035` · 07/24/2023 · Wade Sand & Gravel Co., Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 23
- **Mine experience:** 2.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William W Wade; Robin A Wade III
- **Operator:** Wade Sand & Gravel Co., Inc
- **Mine:** [0100052](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100052)
## Narrative

There was apparently a flammable gas in a plastic pipe that ignited while the employee was close to it. It caused debris to fly onto the left side of EE's face and left eye.

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