Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 1002815 - Fire fighter dies of apparent heart attack

Accident Summary Nr: 1002815 -- Report ID: 0253660 -- Event Date: 03/10/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
102157948	03/10/1987	9224	0	Rochester Fire Department

Abstract: At approximately 4:30 a.m. on March 10, 1987, Employee #1, a fire fighter, was performing post-fire duties for a fire that had been reported at approximately 2:00 a.m. in Rochester, NY. After the fire had been brought under control, Engine 3, of which Employee #1 was a member, was dispatched in order to assist in post-fire operations. While picking up a fire hose used earlier in extinguishing the fire, Employee #1 collapsed of an apparent heart attack. He was pronounced dead at approximately 5:00 a.m.

Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, HEART, HEART ATTACK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	102157948			Fatality	Other	Firefighting occupations

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