# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220011380018` · 05/03/2001 · Hanson Permanente Cement 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:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Blow gun, Airlance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 5.11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hanson PLC
- **Operator:** Hanson Permanente Cement Inc
- **Mine:** [0404075](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0404075)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING AN AIR LANCE TO CLEAN THE TRANSFER CHUTE FROM 1BC3 TO 1BC4. WHEN EXTENDING THE LANCE BELOW THE DISCHARGE BELT, A CLOUD OF DUST BLEWBACK AT HIM AND EXPLODED.

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