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Accident Summary Nr: 1009802 - Fire Fighter Dies In Apartment Fire
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124594177 | 01/23/1996 | 9224 | 0 | Engine Co 265 & Ladder Co 121 Nycfd |
Abstract: At 10:15 p.m. on January 5, 1996, Employee #1, a fire fighter, was fighting a blaze inside a third-floor apartment. The fire intensified due to unexpected high winds inside the apartment. Employee #1 tried to escape but became disoriented while still on the third floor. Two coworkers were able to escape safely through an exit stairwell. Employee #1 was later found unconscious on the third floor. He was transported to Peninsula General Hospital, where he died.
Keywords:
firefighter, high wind, unconsciousness, work rules, fire
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124594177 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Firefighting occupations |