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FIRE

220120460022 · 02/04/2012 · Birch River Energy, 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 (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Birch River Energy, LLC
Mine
4609036

Narrative

A fire of undetermined natured occurred on a Cat 993 loader. No injuries occurred due to the fire. Fire extinguishers, Equipment fire suppression system, Fire extinguisher trailer and water was used to contain the fire. The fire was extinguished by a foam wetting agent used by the local fire department. Both MSHA and State officials were notified and investigated the fire.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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