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Firefighter was on the left rear of the 988 K CAT F.E.L, trying to extinguish a fire and was approx. 4 feet away from tire. The tire ruptured, throwing him approx. 31 feet away onto a sand pile. The explosion was so violent that it ripped him out of his bunker gear.
The information provided in this notice is based on preliminary data ONLY and does not represent final determination regarding the nature of the incident or conclusions regarding the cause of the accident.
DANGER!
Tires can explode during a fire and after the fire is extinguished.
On June 14, 2024, one firefighter died, and another was injured when a front end loader tire exploded while firefighters fought the equipment fire.
FAI-6943854-1
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Surface
(Sand and Gravel)
Fatal Fire Accident
June 14, 2024
Littlerock Quarry
Hi-Grade Materials Co
Littlerock, Los Angeles County, California
ID No. 04-04802
Accident Investigators
