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FIRE

220243230017 · 11/15/2024 · O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company

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 (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
Mine
2000062

Narrative

Roll crusher stalled, but drive belt kept running. Friction caused it to start on fire then ignite grease that lubricates the bearings. Response procedures executed at 5:57 when fire was discovered (contact fire dept & evacuation). Extinguished at 7:18. No entrapment or injuries. Minor damage to equipment. Inspection underway.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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