# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220061940020` · 07/11/2006 · Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)
## 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:** Placer Dome Ltd
- **Operator:** Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)
- **Mine:** [2600827](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600827)
## Narrative

a 400 ton Liebherr haul truck, T282b, company 280 was engulfed fin fire from a reported leak.  The operator exited the truck and set off the fire suppression system  at the bottom of the truck. The company elected not to fight the fire until the tires deflated and the fire could be put out safely.

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