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FIRE

220051680006 · 06/16/2005 · RFI Energy Inc

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ralph L Wingrove
Operator
RFI Energy Inc
Mine
3608763

Narrative

Fire on CAT D11 dozer discovered by operator reporting for his shift. Fire fought with fire extinguisher & Perry Twp. fire dept. Cause remains under investigation, but appears to have started near the wiring to the starters. Damage extensive to engine, torque, hydraulic pumps & valves. Operator cab completely burned out. There were no injuries.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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