# FIRE
> **FATAL** · MSHA accident `220241730033` · 06/14/2024 · Hi-Grade Materials Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** FATALITY
- **Classification:** FIRE
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Fireman - locomotive, Railroad clam operator, Timekeeper, Yard engine operator
- **Activity:** Other, NEC
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robar Enterprises Inc
- **Operator:** Hi-Grade Materials Co
- **Mine:** [0404802](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404802)
## Narrative

988 Loader caught fire, was unable to be extinguished by site personnel, 911 was called.  Two fire crews arrived on site, one fireman approached the loader by the rear tire.  The plant manager was yelling at them to get away from the tire.  It exploded killing the fireman by the tire. 

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*