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September 8, 2003 NM · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE

Copar Pumice Co., Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

LOADER OPERATOR NOTED FLAMES FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF LOADER, HE & CO-WORKER ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH FLAMES WITH UP TO 6 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. THE FIRE DEPT. WAS CALLED & LOADER ENGINE COMPAR TMENT & CAB BURNED. DURATION OF THE FIRE WAS LESS THAN 20 MINUTES.

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