# FIRE
> MSHA accident `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:** Cementos Argos S A
- **Operator:** Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC 
- **Mine:** [3800305](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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