Inspection Detail

Inspection: 124504408 - Nycfd Co 39

Inspection Information - Office: New York State Department Of Labor Public Employee Safety & Health Bureau

Inspection Nr: 124504408

Report ID: 0253650

Date Opened: 05/05/1998

Site Address:
Nycfd Co 39
340 W 55 St
New York, NY 10019

Mailing Address:
Municipal Bldg-16 Fl S, New York, NY 10007

Union Status: Union

SIC:9224

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: LocalGovt

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 09/04/1998

Emphasis: L:Hh

Case Closed: 09/04/1998

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102186103

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 170744668

Event: 04/29/1998

Employee dies of heart attack while fighting fire

On April 29, 1998, Employee #1, a fire fighter and fire equipment driver, positioned his apparatus at a high-rise fire and was helping other engine companies hook up lines. He was informed via radio to reposition his equipment so that another ladder company could get to the scene. He ran a distance of 464 ft three times while performing this request; shortly thereafter, he complained of chest pains to the battalion chief. Employee #1 was administered first aid before being transported by private ambulance to St. Claire Hospital, where he died after suffering a heart attack.

Keywords: CARDIOVASC SYSTEM, FIREFIGHTER, HEART, HEART ATTACK

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124504408			Fatality	Other	Firefighting occupations

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