# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220120860041` · 03/23/2012 · Reed Minerals Inc
## 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:** Robert J  Reed Sr
- **Operator:** Reed Minerals Inc
- **Mine:** [0103376](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0103376)
## Narrative

Dozer operator smelled diesel fuel, shut engine off. When employee stepped out of the dozer, flames began coming out of the engine compartment. Employee discharged one fire extinguisher, the fire did not appear to diminish. Superintendent advised the employee to move away. Upon arrival the fire department could not reach the dozer. An excavator was used to put dirt on the fire.

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