# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220003430052` · 11/14/2000 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** FIRE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4801353](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4801353)
## Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO START THE REAR ENGINE ON THE SCRAPER USING STARTING FLUID. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS FAILED, EE USED OXYGEN FORM A WELDER TO ENHANCE THE COMBUSTION PROCESS. AFTER SEVERAL ATT EMPTS TO START, THE MIXTURE IGNITED.

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