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FIRE

220011440026 · 05/15/2001 · The Doe Run Company

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Days lost
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Mine experience
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Renco Group
Operator
The Doe Run Company
Mine
2300409

Narrative

OPERATOR HEARD LOUD POP. LOOKED BACK AND SAW FLAMES COMING OUT OF EXHAUST PIPE CAUSING SMOKE TO FILL AREA, RESULTING TURBO CHARGER ON FIRE. OPERATOR CHOOSE TO LEAVE AREA AND START EVACUATION O F MINE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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