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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125774117 - Visalia City Fire Department
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Visalia City Fire Department
2501 E. Avenue P
Palmdale, CA 93550
Mailing Address:
309 S. Johnson, Visalia, CA 93291
Union Status: Union
SIC:9224
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/17/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/20/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361693781 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 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 | Other | 342 A | 03/17/1998 | 03/20/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on September 9, 1997, Employee #1 and coworkers, firefighters, were participating in a required training exercise for employees who work at airports. The fire that they were extinguishing was fueled with jet fuel, JP-5. Approximately 135 gallons of fuel was poured on water, which was in a 50-ft-diameter by 6-in.-deep pond and ignited. They extinguished it with water. While Employee #1 was extinguishing the fire, he noticed that his feet were warm. After the exercise was completed, he checked his feet and discovered that they were blistered. He was wearing all the required PPE when the incident occurred. Additionally, examination of the LaCrosse turnout boots revealed no defects. Employee #1 sustained second-degree burns to both his feet.
Keywords: BURN, FIREFIGHTER, PPE, FIRE, JET FUEL, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125774117 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Firefighting occupations |