SAFETY

Excavator catches fire after degreaser leaks

The degreaser fell onto a hot exhaust manifold and started a fire

The excavator operator noticed excess oil on top of the stairs and the engine compartment of the excavator. Photo courtesy NSW Resources Regulator

The excavator operator noticed excess oil on top of the stairs and the engine compartment of the excavator. Photo courtesy NSW Resources Regulator

A degreaser applied to the roof of an excavator's engine department at a New South Wales open pit coal mine has caught fire after it came into contact with the hot exhaust manifold.   The excavator...

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