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FIRE

220170520022 · 02/02/2017 · BNI Coal, Ltd

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)
Allete Inc
Operator
BNI Coal, Ltd
Mine
3200218

Narrative

Supervisors weekend pre-shift inspection, noticed a light plant on fire. 7 on mines on site Nearest dragline was.93 miles away and 8 miles away for help. Safety assisted over the phone. There was no other potential hazards due to location. Fire was put out with 150lbs and re-started then buried with dirt. Safety notified MSHA after knowing we had control of the fire.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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