# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220173200009` · 11/15/2017 · B&W Resources Inc.
## 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:** Lipari Energy
- **Operator:** B&W Resources Inc.
- **Mine:** [1519189](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519189)
## Narrative

At 1:20pm EE was operating a Caterpillar 345C excavator when EE noticed black smoke. EE immediately exited the machine and seen large amounts of oil on the ground. This supports the idea that a major hydraulic hose blew causing the fire. EE and other company personnel attempted to extinguish the fire but were unsuccessful. 

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