# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220220380011` · 01/29/2022 · CalPortland
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Safety director
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** METHANE GAS-IN MNE & PROC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 34
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Taiheiyo Cement Corp
- **Operator:** CalPortland
- **Mine:** [0400011](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0400011)
## Narrative

Investigating how to open the coal bin to clean it out. The explosion door was open then closed. Hot gases came out and burned the employee. 

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