Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112000161 - Sacramtno Co., American River Fire District
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Sacramtno Co., American River Fire District
1382 Fitch Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
Mailing Address:
3000 Fulton Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821
Union Status: Union
SIC:9224
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/14/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/14/1991
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
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Accident | 361333446 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:00 a.m. on October 26, 1991, Employee #1 was using a chain saw to cut a section of a smoldering interior wall of a residence that was on fire. While he was cutting an area above his shoulder, the saw blade made contact with a section of 14 gauge house wire. A piece of wire was propelled by the chain saw blade and lodged in Employee #1's throat. He was transported by fire department personnel to American River Hospital in Sacramento and admitted.
Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, THROAT, METAL WIRE, CHAIN SAW, STRUCK AGAINST, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, PUNCTURE
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 112000161 | Hospitalized injury | Puncture | Firefighting occupations |