# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220223180020` · 11/09/2022 · Spartan Mining Company, LLC
## 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:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609522](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609522)
## Narrative

A non-injury fire occurred when acetylene gas leaking from a cylinder was accidently ignited. The fire was contained within the metal cylinder storage box. Fire extinguishers, rock dust and water were used to extinguish the fire in about 13 min. The mine was evacuated until area was deemed safe by State, Federal and Company officials.  The damaged equip was removed from the mine.

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