# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220032190031` · 07/21/2003 · Pre-Mix Inc N.W.
## 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:** Frank J Motley
- **Operator:** Pre-Mix Inc N.W.
- **Mine:** [4503546](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4503546)
## Narrative

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THIS INCIDENT WERE SOLELY DUE TO THE HORIZONTAL EXHAUST ON THE OFF-ROAD VEHICLE. THE OFF-ROAD TRUCK APPARENTLY BACKFIRED AND IGNITED A HILLSIDE OF DRY SAGEBRUSH. SINCE THE INCIDENT THE EXHAUST HAS BEEN REDIRECTED TO ESCAPE VERTICALLY UPWARD VS. HORIZONTALLY.

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