Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200470334 - Employees Are Struck by Debris from Fire, Receives Injuries

Accident Summary Nr: 200470334 -- Report ID: 0253620 -- Event Date: 12/21/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
311857130	12/22/2008	9224	922160	Cuba Vill Fire Dept

Abstract: On December 21, 2008, Employee #1, #2, #3, and a coworker, all firefighters, were spraying water onto a burning building. As they were attempting to control the fire, the upper rear wall of the brick structure collapsed and sent building materials falling. The debris struck the employees, causing cervical spine injuries for two, and a laceration and contusion for the third. They were transported to a hospital, where they received medical attention. The two who sustained spinal injuries were hospitalized, and the other received medical treatment, including stitches and was released.

Keywords: WALL, SPINE, FIRE, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, CONTUSION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	311857130	Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Occupation not reported
2	311857130	Non Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Occupation not reported
3	311857130	Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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