September 14, 1991
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Texas Southern Inc · Fall from machine
HYDRAULIC HOSE BROKE AND SPRAYED OIL ON EXHAUST SYSTEM WHICH RESULTED IN A FIRE STARTING THE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SAW THE FIRE AND QUICKLY EXITED THE CAB OF THE MACHINE WITHOUT USING THE LADDER. HE JUMPED HE CRACKED HIS HEEL BONE. DAMAGE TO MACHINE WAS MINIMAL BECAUSE THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT RIGHT A WAY.