# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220072320043` · 08/06/2007 · 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:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [0500037](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500037)
## Narrative

Normal inspection was being done. Performed air test and observed high CO. Decided to vent & wait for another test. CO kept climbing and one employee observed smoke around 12:15 pm. Closed all gates to the baghouse; closed all doors & inerted system throughout afternoon. Fire dept. on standby during incident. Smoldering controlled with CO2 fire suppression system around 4:30 pm.

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