# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220180320006` · 01/30/2018 · Sargent Sand Company
## 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:** Francesanna  Sargent
- **Operator:** Sargent Sand Company
- **Mine:** [2001063](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2001063)
## Narrative

Loader operator noticed smoke coming from under feed hopper.  Contacted plant operator.  Plant operator called 911.  Attempted to extinguish fire with fire extinguisher.  Unsuccessful. Loader operator saw fire going up incline.  Went to top of tower to extinguish with extinguisher. Unsuccessful and retreated to safe location.

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