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Case study · MSHA Record #220241730033

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

June 14, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Littlerock Quarry · Hi-Grade Materials Co · Los Angeles County, CA
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
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Activity at time
Other, Nec
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Source of injury
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Experience in this job
19 years
Mine type
Surface
Sector
Metal/Nonmetal
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) public records · Document 220241730033 · Mine ID 0404802
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