# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220250910001` · 03/26/2025 · White Rock Quarries
## 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 8.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vecellio Group Inc
- **Operator:** White Rock Quarries
- **Mine:** [0801058](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0801058)
## Narrative

EE's cutting torch on the service truck wouldn't light.  Upon inspecting the truck, EE found the acetylene quick connect had separated.  When EE reached into the compartment of the truck, the acetylene gas that had escaped ignited, causing first degree burns to EE's left hand, abdomen, and face.

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