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FIRE

220112520039 · 09/01/2011 · Mesabi Nugget Delaware, LLC

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
Kobe Iron Nugget, LLC; Ferrous Resources, LLC
Operator
Mesabi Nugget Delaware, LLC
Mine
2103689

Narrative

SC511 Screensizer chute plugged with hot material which emanates gases that combust when exposed to air. Flames escape through doors located on the top of the screensizer. No damage to equipment or personnel. Equipment is designed to withstand this condition.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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