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FIRE

220250290009 · 01/24/2025 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

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

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
0900038

Narrative

On 1/24/2025 a 777G Caterpillar haul truck caught on fire when the truck was at the crusher pad preparing to dump. The operator stated that EE felt heat and looked to EE's right and saw flames. EE engaged the fire suppression system and exited the truck. The fire department was called and contained the fire in 45 minutes. The truck was a total loss.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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