# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220131700016` · 06/04/2013 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
## 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:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
- **Mine:** [2900708](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900708)
## Narrative

The clutch on #4 Ball Mill failed, causing the internal rubber bladder to burn.  The contractor who discovered the fire did not report it to company personnel until after the fire was extinguished, resulting in estimated timeframes.  The fire may not have lasted 30 minutes.

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