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FIRE

220211410016 · 05/16/2021 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
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Mine experience
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1200063

Narrative

Kiln 2 went down due to an electric motor failure which stopped the kiln from turning. Crew was unable to get the diesel auxiliary drive motor clutch assembly to engage with the gear reducer. Kiln was stopped for 1.5 hours for repairs. We suspect, but cannot confirm, that the oil from the Girth Gear ran onto the Kiln Shell causing a fire to start.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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