# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220003250106` · 11/15/2000 · The Coteau Properties Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** FIRE
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** NACCO Industries Inc
- **Operator:** The Coteau Properties Company
- **Mine:** [3200595](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3200595)
## Narrative

A COAL HAULER WAS TRANSPORTING COAL FROM THE COAL PIT TO THE CRUSHING FACILITY WHEN THE OPERATOR NOTICED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE SUPRRESSION SYSTEM AND EMERGENCY RESP ONSE TEAMS EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE IN 45 MINUTES. INITIAL INVESTIGATION POINTS TOWARD A MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE AS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE.

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