DeKalb QuarryMetal/Nonmetal

Smoke was observed coming from the West property line. It was determined that a fire was present along the public road and encroaching onto the berm of the property. The fire originated from a power line being blown into a broken tree limb during a wind storm. The fire department extinguished the fire, however it was not extinguished within 30 minutes of discovery.

Lightning struck wooden power pole on mine property. Mine inactive at the time of incident. Mine supervisors present on property found the pole burning and notified MSHA. Not able to extinguish fire within the required time limit. Water truck available but power company not able to deenergize power lines for over one hour due to location of the property.