# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220041380017` · 04/18/2004 · Kindill Mining Incorporated
## 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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Kindill Mining Incorporated
- **Mine:** [1200329](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200329)
## Narrative

A HOIST DRUM BEARING OVERHEATED AND BLEW APART IGNITING GREASE THAT IS USED TO LUBRICATE THE BEARINGS & HOIST GEARING MACHINE WAS IN OPERATION. 2-150 LB DRY CHEMICAL & 12-20 LB DRY CHEMICAL EXT. WERE USED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. FIRE DEPT. WAS CALLED BUT NOT NEEDED. DAMAGE WAS LIMITED TO THE BEARING THAT FAILED. FIRE WAS PUT OUT IN 35-40 MINUTES.

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