# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220133010026` · 10/19/2013 · Imerys Filtration 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:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0402848](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0402848)
## Narrative

The Hitachi Excavator (EX1100) Operator observed a fire in the engine compartment. The operator climbed out of the vehicle, maintaining a safe distance from the fire. A 9-1-1 call was made and MSHA was notified by phone.  The County and City Fire Engines arrived and extinguished the fire within approximately fifty minutes from when it started.

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