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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1335644.015 - Los Angeles County Fire Department
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Los Angeles County Fire Department
35100 Anthony Rd.
Agua Dulce, CA 91390
Mailing Address:
1255 Corporate Center Dr., #402, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/03/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/20/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1347099 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $1,800 | $0 | $3,300 |
| 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 | Repeat | 3395(I)(4) | 12/03/2018 | 01/07/2019 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $0 | 01/22/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3395(F)(2)(A) | 12/03/2018 | 12/20/2018 | $1,800 | $18,000 | $0 | 01/22/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 5:30 p.m. on June 4, 2018, an employee was working for a large urban county fire department. He had had a strenuous workout in the morning. Following that, he was called to a wildland fire to supervise a crew performing line construction. He was performing strenuous work in hot weather near a wildland fire. Early in his shift, the employee did not feel well. He continued working, taking periodic breaks, for another four to five hours. At that point, he notified his supervisor by radio that he was feeling ill. The employee was experiencing cramping, nausea, and vomiting. He had sustained heat illness. His symptoms included heat exhaustion, dehydration, and acute kidney failure. His illness was due to his overexertion and his exposure to high heat and dehydration. He was hospitalized.
Keywords: Fire, Fire Brigade, Fire Brigade/Department, Heat Exhaustion, High Temperature, Kidney, Nausea, Vomit
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1335644.015 | 41 | M | Hospitalized injury | Firefighting occupations |