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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103810453 - Town Of West Hartford Fire Department
Inspection Information - Office: Connecticut Department Of Labor, Division Of Occupational Safety & Health
Site Address:
Town Of West Hartford Fire Department
17 Brixton Road
West Hartford, CT 06110
Mailing Address:
50 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107
Union Status: Union
SIC:9224
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/16/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/07/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360738363 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:30 a.m., on April 22, 1995, Employees #1 through #5 were being instructed as to the proper operation of a new extrication tool that was on loan for evaluation. When the hand unit was operated for testing, the controller and battery case exploded, sending pieces of the plastic case in all directions. Employee #1 suffered a laceration to his neck; Employee #2 suffered a laceration to his right arm; Employee #3 suffered a sprain to his neck and back; and Employees #4 and #5 complained of ringing ears. Employee #6 suffered a chemical-type injury to his hands while treating Employee #1. All employees were transported by ambulance to a hospital, where they were treated and released.
Keywords: BATTERY, TEST EQUIPMENT, BACK, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, NECK, ARM, FLYING OBJECT, SPRAIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103810453 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Supervisors, firefighting & fire prevention occupa | ||
| 2 | 103810453 | Non Hospitalized injury | Puncture | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 3 | 103810453 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Supervisors, firefighting & fire prevention occupa | ||
| 4 | 103810453 | Non Hospitalized injury | Hearing Loss | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 5 | 103810453 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 6 | 103810453 | Non Hospitalized injury | Hearing Loss | Firefighting occupations |