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FIRE

220221890011 · 07/06/2022 · Quikrete Construction Materials, 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)
Cementos Argos S A
Operator
Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3800305

Narrative

Based on initial investigation, appears unknown hot material or object was inside alt fuel storage trailer. As material unloaded from trailer material/object exposed to oxygen causing spontaneous combustion. Dry chem initially extinguished the fire, but quickly reignited and spread. Local FD came on site to fully extinguish.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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