# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220192470005` · 08/30/2019 · Black Hills Energy
## 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:** Black Hills Corp
- **Operator:** Black Hills Energy
- **Mine:** [4800083](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800083)
## Narrative

Warm coal in head chute of module #230 combined with prevailing SE wind, high humidity and light rain caused coal to spontaneously combust. Wind drove the flames to the west, down the belt lines, causing all combustible parts to burn and causing heat damage to the metal components.

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