Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220241730033

Fireman - Locomotive, Railroad Clam Operator, Timekeeper, Yard Engine Operator

June 14, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Littlerock Quarry · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
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 →