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FIRE

220162290022 · 08/13/2016 · U S Silica 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
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U S Silica Company
Mine
4703644

Narrative

Abandoned farmhouse at entrance to mine property was set on fire / arson. Fire was not the cause of mining operations. No miners were at risk as plant was shut down for weekend - no shift at work. Building had no electricity or active heating sources. Fire Marshal investigated scene on 08/14/16 and indicated suspicious cause - most likely arson.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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