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FIRE

220253170189 · 10/04/2025 · J & J SVONAVEC EXCAVATING, 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)
James J Svonavec
Operator
J & J SVONAVEC EXCAVATING, INC
Mine
3609923

Narrative

EE was operating a Cat D11N dozer doing pre-stripping work at Pit 003. During this work a fuel line apparently ruptured resulting in an inextinguishable fire that caused severe damage to the dozer

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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