# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220171700023` · 06/08/2017 · St. Marys Cement U.S. 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:** VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS
- **Operator:** St. Marys Cement U.S. LLC
- **Mine:** [2000038](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000038)
## Narrative

Shredded plastic used for alternate process fuel that was stored in a covered containment caught fire. Unknown if the cover or plastic ignited first, cover was burnt off the structure and surface of plastic's was burnt. Source of ignition unknown. Fire was extinguished but had exceeded 30 minute time frame, call was made to MSHA hotline. Report to be filed with area MSHA office.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*