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FIRE

220120870009 · 03/20/2012 · Unimin Corp

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)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Unimin Corp
Mine
3100673

Narrative

CSX (Railroad company) was working on the tracks using a cutting torch and a spark ignited dry foliage causing a brush fire. The fire ran onto our property and burnt estimated 15 to 20 acres. The fire was contained by the N.C. Forest service and local fire department, No employees were in danger nor was there any building damaged.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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