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FIRE

220162670004 · 09/20/2016 · 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 (parent)
Cementos Argos S A
Operator
Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3800305

Narrative

Supervisor observed hot spot at precal pulverized fuel bin and flames near insulation. Instrumentation indicated possible smoldering inside the bin. Coal mill equipment was shut down, CO2 fire suppression system activated and system extraction was maximized to remove hazard. Fire dept called at 03:00 and fire extinguished by 03:05. No one was injured as a result of the fire.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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