Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200375103 - Three Fire Fighters Are Hurt in House Fire

Accident Summary Nr: 200375103 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 07/05/2010
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
314690397	07/06/2010	9199	921190	City Of North Charleston Fire Department

Abstract: On July 5, 2010, three male fire fighters entered a residential home already engulfed in flames. In the process of inspecting for fire sources, the men became trapped and struck by falling and burning debris. After they extricating themselves and escaping by various means, all three had suffered a number of injuries including -- second and third degree burns, and severe lacerations to the hand, face, head and shoulders.

Keywords: BURN, FIREFIGHTER, HEAD, SHOULDER, FIRE, LACERATION, FACE, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	314690397	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Firefighting occupations
2	314690397	Non Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Firefighting occupations
3	314690397	Non Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Firefighting occupations

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