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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126199900 - La City Fire Department
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
La City Fire Department
8800 S. Sepulveda Bl.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Mailing Address:
200 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Union Status: Union
SIC:9224
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/22/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/22/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101169605 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:10 p.m. on March 26, 2008, Employee #1 was a firefighter at Engine Company 95 for the Los Angeles Fire Department. Employee #1 and other firefighters were operating at an incident where smoke was coming from a room with an unmarked door. Employee #1 used a gas powered rotary saw to cut the door locking mechanism to gain access to the unidentified room. Approximately 2 to 3 seconds after the lock was cut, an explosion occurred. Employee #1 was killed when he was struck by the door that was blown outward toward him. Another firefighter/engineer who was assisting Employee #1 was blown through the air. The assisting firefighter/engineer suffered multiple fractures.
Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, FRACTURE, ROTATING KNIFE, FIRE, SAW, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126199900 | Fatality | Concussion | Firefighting occupations |