Accident Investigation of the February 5, 2014, Underground Salt Haul Truck Fire at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, Carlsbad NM

On February 5, 2014. An aged EIMCO 985-T15 salt haul truck caught fire in an underground mine at the Department of Energy Waste Isolation Pilot Plant

Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security

March 26, 2014

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Accident Prevention Investigation Board was appointed to investigate a fire at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant that occurred on February 5, 2014. An aged EIMCO 985-T15 salt haul truck (dump truck) caught fire in an underground mine.

Underground Salt Haul Truck Fire at the WIPP, February 5, 2014 (4.44 MB)