# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220240220013` · 01/10/2024 · Warrior Met Coal BC, LLC
## 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:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Warrior Met Coal Intermediate Holdco LLC
- **Operator:** Warrior Met Coal BC, LLC
- **Mine:** [0103448](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0103448)
## Narrative

While backfilling a 500' deep ground well in a substation with grout, employee lit a cigarette and caused an ignition, burning their left hand.

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