# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220250590027` · 02/13/2025 · CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC
## 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:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 3.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC
- **Mine:** [0500344](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0500344)
## Narrative

Two employees were attempting to light the Kiln burner when it flashed blowing hot gas and dust onto the employees. One employee received first and second degree burns to the left of their face and neck, the second employee received only a minor burn.

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