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Accident Summary Nr: 201881349 - Two Firefighters Are Injured in a Garage Fire
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312466105 | 11/14/2011 | 9224 | 922160 | Panama Vill Fd |
Abstract: At approximately 1:50 a.m. on November 10, 2011, Employees #1 and #2, both firefighters, were performing an exterior attack on a barn/garage that was fully engulfed in fire when the chimney collapsed. Three neighboring fire companies arrived at the scene and assisted in extinguishing the fire. Employee #1 sustained injuries to his lower back and 4 fractures to his pelvis. Employee #2 was diagnosed with a concussion, fractured left tibia and fibula, multiple broken ribs and also a crushed collar bone, scapula and right shoulder socket. Employee #2 suffered from edema in all extremities and a small pneumothorax, which was treated by administering humidified oxygen. Both Employee #1 and #2 were admitted to the hospital into the Intensive Care Unit.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312466105 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 2 | 312466105 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Firefighting occupations |
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