# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220222640018` · 08/04/2021 · New Elk Coal Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FIRE
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 4.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Allegiance Coal LTD
- **Operator:** New Elk Coal Company LLC
- **Mine:** [0504975](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504975)
## Narrative

EE was checking the #2 belt drive installation area. EE notice belt stop running, notice smoke and immediately went to belt drive pc to assess the situation in the process of doing so inhaled smoke.

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