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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1239394.015 - Town Of Limestone
Inspection Information - Office: Maine Department Of Labor, Bureau Of Labor Standards, Workplace Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Town Of Limestone
155 Main Street
Limestone, ME 04750
Mailing Address:
93 Main Street, Limestone, ME 04750
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/13/2017
Emphasis: S:Fire
Case Closed: 08/14/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1225517 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 07/12/2017 | 08/16/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100120 Q | 07/12/2017 | 08/16/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
On June 12, 2017, Employee #1 was fighting a structural fire. Employee #1 turned the nozzle on and began laying water toward the location of the flames and there was a large explosion. Employee #1 was entirely engulfed by the fireball and knocked to the ground. Employee #1 suffered from first and second degree burns to his face, neck and chest.
Keywords: Explosion, Fire Brigade/Department, Heat, Pressure Vessel
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1239394.015 | 47 | M | Hospitalized injury | Firefighting occupations |