# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220131400027` · 05/08/2013 · Mesabi Nugget Delaware, 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:** Kobe Iron Nugget, LLC; Ferrous Resources, LLC
- **Operator:** Mesabi Nugget Delaware, LLC
- **Mine:** [2103689](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2103689)
## Narrative

Dryer bed had stopped while hot dryer air continued to be introduced to dryer. Over time, pellets completely dried, overheated, & started on fire. Program/Equipment was inadequate for situation. When burning pellets were discharged from dryer, downstream belt conveyors caught on fire. Damage occurred to belt conveyors, some dryer and related baghouse components.

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