# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220202440017` · 08/26/2020 · Western Fuels-Wyoming 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:** Western Fuels Association Inc
- **Operator:** Western Fuels-Wyoming Inc
- **Mine:** [4801429](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801429)
## Narrative

Spontaneous combustion started in an open unshot coal face that could not be reached by the loader. Holes were drilled in the top of the bench, the holes were loaded and shot.  The hot coal was loaded out and buried. At no time was there any danger to either employees, equipment or structures.  

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