Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120141221 - Calif. Dept. Of Forestry
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Calif. Dept. Of Forestry
Stanislaus Nat'L Forest, Lumsden Rd.
Groveland, CA 95321
Mailing Address:
635 N. Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Union Status: Union
SIC:0851
NAICS: 115310/Support Activities for Forestry
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/12/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/15/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361735293 |
Investigation Summary
On September 12, 2004, a seven-member crew of the California Department of Forestry was working a fireline from Lumsden Road to the Tuolumne River. The indirect handline was 7 to 30 feet from the edge of the fire. A wind shift occurred which caused the fire to change direction and spread up the hill into the crew. The fire traveled approximately 260 feet in less than 30 seconds. Four members of the crew safely escaped by heading downhill. Two members safely escaped by heading uphill. One employee was not able to escape and was burned. She died as a result of her injuries.
Keywords: BURN, FIREFIGHTER, HIGH WIND, FIRE, SMOKE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120141221 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Firefighting occupations |