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Inspection: 102218310 - Newburgh Fire Dept Public Safety Bldg
Inspection Information - Office: Nys Dol Pesh White Plains
Site Address:
Newburgh Fire Dept Public Safety Bldg
504 Liberty Street
Newburgh, NY 12550
Mailing Address:
22 Grand Street, Newburgh, NY 12550
Union Status: Union
SIC:9224
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/03/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/03/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360174486 |
Investigation Summary
A fire department responded to a three-alarm fire. Ten firefighters were injured as they fought the fire. Several suffered burns, bruises, and cuts. One firefighter received an electric shock when he contacted the frame of an electric radiator that had apparently been energized by a ground fault. He was hospitalized for his injury. A second firefighter sprained his back. He was treated at a hospital and released. Two other firefighters also received electric shocks.
Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, ELECTRICAL, E GI VII, FIRE, BACK, GROUND FAULT, EQUIPMENT GROUNDING, ELECTRIC SHOCK, SPRAIN, ELEC EQUIPMENT--MISC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102218310 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 2 | 102218310 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 3 | 102218310 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 4 | 102218310 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 5 | 102218310 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 6 | 102218310 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Firefighting occupations |