# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220063000002` · 10/12/2006 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation
## 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:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Knox Creek Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4405236](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4405236)
## Narrative

A surface belt fire occurred October 12, 2006 involving a conveyor belt located on the Coal Creek Prep Plant refuse area. The fire was discovered at approximately 6:15 am when the dozer operator entered his work area. The number 8 refuse belt sustained 220' of damage and the number 7 refuse belt sustained 410' of damage. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

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