# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220010860024` · 03/16/2001 · Imerys Kaolin Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FIRE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 40
- **Mine experience:** 27.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Kaolin Company
- **Mine:** [0900139](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900139)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED BURNS WHILE REMOVING BOTTOM BEARING FROM AN OZONE CONTACTING TOWER AGITATOR SHAFT. CARDBOARD HE WAS SITTING ON CAUGHT FIRE AND FLAMED UP.

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