Fatality · MSHA Record #220241730033
Fireman - Locomotive, Railroad Clam Operator, Timekeeper, Yard Engine Operator
June 14, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Operator: Hi-Grade Materials Co (Robar Enterprises Inc)
Los Angeles County, CA
ClassificationFIRE
TypeStruck 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
- Accident type
- Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
- Source of injury
- WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- Nature of injury
- MULTIPLE INJURIES
- 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 0404802Trainer view →