# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220073470024` · 12/12/2007 · Red Flint Sand & Gravel LLC
## 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:** Paul T  Ayres
- **Operator:** Red Flint Sand & Gravel LLC
- **Mine:** [4700813](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4700813)
## Narrative

When the operator, using a torch, attempted to burn an opening to install an idler on the conveyor belt, the flame apparently ignited soot build-up under the conveyor's rain hood from an oil burner that was used to heat the feed hopper. The flame then spread to a second conveyor. It appears both conveyors are destroyed as a result of the fire. Fire extinguished in 30-45 minutes.

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