Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201621232 - Three firefighters die of asphyxia

Accident Summary Nr: 201621232 -- Report ID: 1054116 -- Event Date: 11/25/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
305316358	11/26/2002	9131	921140	City Of Coos Bay

Abstract: On November 25, 2002, Employees #1 through 3, all firefighters, were performing interior firefighting and searching for victims when a flashover occurred. Two became trapped on the second floor and died of asphyxia. The third firefighter was rescued unconscious from the first floor and transported to a local hospital, where he died of asphyxia.

Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, ASPHYXIATED, FIRE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	305316358	Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
2	305316358	Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
3	305316358	Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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