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May 26, 2022 MI · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Oakridge Excavating, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Worker was using the loader to move material to fill the screen and smelt smoke. After investigation, EE noticed a small fire under the hood and used the fire extinguisher to put it out. The fire department was called to make sure it was extinguished completely and found a small birds nest. There was $12,000 worth of mostly electrical damage.

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