← MSHA accidents

FIRE

220060410017 · 02/04/2006 · The North American Coal Corp

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)
NACCO Industries Inc
Operator
The North American Coal Corp
Mine
4102840

Narrative

(1ST OF 2 FIRES - 2ND FIRE ON 2/7/06.) Contractor baling hay in reclaimed area E. Bearing failed on hay baler & overheated, causing grass to ignite. Recent drought contributed to increased fire danger. 68.73 acres of reclaimed vegetation were consumed, with total burn time of approx. 3 hrs. Extinguished by local vol. fire dept. & San Miguel fire brigade.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown