# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220053430017` · 12/04/2005 · Jewett Mine LLC
## 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:** Westmoreland Coal Company
- **Operator:** Jewett Mine LLC
- **Mine:** [4103164](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103164)
## Narrative

The fire started in a reclamation field in Area D of the mine. The grass in the area was dry and approximatly 12 inches tall. No work was being performed in this area at the time of the fire. The fire covered an area 5.48 acres. There were no structures in the area and the fire presented no danger to mine employees. It is unknown at this time how this fire started.

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