# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220070890001` · 03/09/2007 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

While removing a brick from the secondary quench tower, a brick fell from the hoisting bucket landing on another brick at the bottom causing a spark which resulted in a flash of sulfur dust and ignited residual sulfur in the bottom.  The employee exited the quench tower with the assistance of the confined space attendant; fire was extinguished within approximately 15 minutes.

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