# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220062200019` · 08/05/2006 · Lafarge Building Materials 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:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Building Materials Incorporated
- **Mine:** [3800305](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800305)
## Narrative

Preliminary investigation indicates a mechanical failure caused material to come in contact with the precalciner housing, igniting the fire.  It appears the fire suppression system was triggered but failed to extinguish the fire.  A complete investigation report when complete will be forwarded to the local MSHA field office.

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