Amrize Accokeek Sand & Gravel Metal/Non-Metal

While tramming out of the pit, the excavator operator noted fire coming from the engine compartment. EE used on-board fire extinguisher to attempt to combat the fire, but was unsuccessful. By the time additional extinguishers were brought to the location, the fire was fully involved. The resulting damage was total loss of the equipment.

Our investagation has led us to believe a gas pump leak combined with the heat of the engine started a fire in the engine compartment of the Cat Excavator.

While attempting to secure a concrete block used as a counter weight, the strap that was holding the block broke. The employees right foot was resting on the block as he was securing the counter weight. When the block fell so did the employee.

Employee was attempting to cut screen with a utility knife and the knife slipped and cut employee on the upper thigh of the right leg.

Individual was removing the cutting edge on a bull dozer. He was attempting to hold the head of a bolt while removing the nut. The bolt spun cutting the middle finger on the right hand.

The accident occurred on 8/20/2005 but the employee did not seek treatment until 8/25/2005. Two maintenance employees were taking a seat out of a D6H dozer. As they were moving the seat out the the cab one employee slip and felt a pull in his back.