# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220142400019` · 08/18/2014 · Quikrete Construction Materials, 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:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cementos Argos S A
- **Operator:** Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC 
- **Mine:** [3800305](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800305)
## Narrative

Kiln stopped due to Kiln Feed PLC failure. Calciner pressure became positive with ID fan stoppage. Alternative solid fuels in the injection screw started to smolder. Due to PLC failure, fire protection system was not available to stop smoldering. Smoke observed in preheater from ground level and fire department called. No one was injured as a result of the fire.

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