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FIRE

220060130058 · 12/10/2005 · Amrize Cement Inc.

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 (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
0102343

Narrative

A loose connection on a transformer caused a power failure to the plant air compressor which caused exhaust valves to close on the Pyro main baghouse which allowed hot gases to reach the dryer feed belts and started a fire. The Mobile Fire Dept was called and they put the fire out in less than an hour. Valves will be installed to prevent future like incidents

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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