# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220252400020` · 08/20/2025 · Central Plains Cement Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Struck by concussion
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** NOISE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HEARING LOSS OR IMPAIRMNT
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eagle Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Central Plains Cement Co.
- **Mine:** [3400026](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3400026)
## Narrative

During hot work on a coal pipe, slag fell into the burner pipe and ignited a combustible source, causing a flashover into the kiln. A backflash returned to the coal mill, where three other mechanics were working. The three mechanics were taken to the emergency room and were given diagnosis and work restrictions

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