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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104796081 - Buffalo City Fire Dept
Inspection Information - Office: Nys Dol Pesh Buffalo
Site Address:
Buffalo City Fire Dept
1000 Clinton St
Buffalo, NY 14206
Mailing Address:
65 Niagara Sq - City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202
Union Status: Union
SIC:9224
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/08/1990
Emphasis: L:Hh
Case Closed: 03/08/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360174122 |
Investigation Summary
On March 7, 1990, the fire fighters were performing firefighting duties at a fire scene. Employees #1 and #2 were injured when a wall collapsed on them. Employees #3, #4, #5, and #6 were injured when a hose line went out of control. This happened as a result of Employee #3's slipping on ice and losing control of the line. Employees #4 and #5 were struck by the hose line, while Employee #6 was hurt when he jumped on the line to gain control. Employee #7 was injured when he slipped on ice staying in line to the fire. Employees #6 and #7 remained on duty. Employees #2, #3, #4, and #5 were treated for minor injuries at local hospitals, and then released. Employee #1 remained hospitalized and underwent surgery for fractures to both legs.
Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, FRACTURE, WALL, COLLAPSE, SLIP, HOSE, STRUCK BY, CONTUSION, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104796081 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 2 | 104796081 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 3 | 104796081 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 4 | 104796081 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 5 | 104796081 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 6 | 104796081 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 7 | 104796081 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Firefighting occupations |