Fireman - Locomotive

June 14, 2024 at 2:10 PM

Littlerock Quarry · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Hi-Grade Materials Co (Robar Enterprises Inc)

Los Angeles County, CA

Classification FIRE

Type Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Investigator narrative

988 Loader caught fire, was unable to be extinguished by site personnel, 911 was called. Two fire crews arrived on site, one fireman approached the loader by the rear tire. The plant manager was yelling at them to get away from the tire. It exploded killing the fireman by the tire.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Other, Nec
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Source of injury: WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Experience in this job: 19 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220241730033 · Mine ID 0404802 Trainer view →