# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220092940010` · 10/18/2009 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
## 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:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
- **Mine:** [5001267](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001267)
## Narrative

MPC on main shaft experienced arc flash, fire flared and was out within minutes, Mine was evacuated as precaution. Mine rescue team responded to confirm 1) that MPC was cool to touch and safe 2) mine ventilation was clear of gasses. MSHA inspector onsite released mine to return to work.

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