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FIRE

220171980009 · 07/08/2017 · Compass Minerals Louisiana 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
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Compass Minerals International, Inc.
Operator
Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc.
Mine
1600358

Narrative

Smoke and flames were observed coming from the exhaust of a haul truck. The engine continued running after the ignition was turned off. All personnel were withdrawn from the mine as smoke filled the return escape way. It was determined that the engine turbocharger seals had failed allowing lube oil into the engine intake resulting in the smoking exhaust.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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