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FIRE

220162560020 · 08/30/2016 · ARCOSA LWFP, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Trinity Industries Inc
Operator
ARCOSA LWFP, LLC
Mine
0400555

Narrative

Employees noticed smoke coming out of cooler tower. They called on the radio to alert coworkers of fire. Multiple employees brought fire extinguishers to the cooling tower area. Employees tried to extinguish fire with several fire extinguishers. While fighting fire employees were exposed to smoke inhalation. They were given a prescription inhaler

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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