# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220133530019` · 12/10/2013 · U.S. Silica Company, 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:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** U.S. Silica Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4602805](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4602805)
## Narrative

Black smoke observed coming from fluidizing fan of dryer.  Dryer was not running.  Due to unsuccessful attempts to start the dryer, fuel oil inside of combustion chamber was smoldering.  Issue was contained inside of combustion chamber.  Fire department called as a precautionary measure.  MSHA was notified within 30 minutes of the unplanned event.

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