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FIRE

220092400014 · 08/24/2009 · Giant Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
—
Nature of injury
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Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cementos Portland Valderrivas S A
Operator
Giant Cement Company
Mine
3800007

Narrative

Pulverized coal at the coal mill self ignited, causing a fire at the mill. The coal mill electrical system has been severely damaged. Also, some of the mechanical components of the mill have been damaged (mill motors, conveying screws, expansion joints, air heater, etc.)

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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