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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1384505.015 - Town Of Berwick
Inspection Information - Office: Maine Department Of Labor, Bureau Of Labor Standards, Workplace Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Town Of Berwick
10 Bell Street
Berwick, ME 03901
Mailing Address:
11 Sullivan Street, Berwick, ME 03901
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/03/2019
Emphasis: S:Fire
Case Closed: 09/18/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1435041 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Current Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| 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 | T.26CH.28�2104(3) | 05/21/2019 | 06/24/2019 | $70 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | T.26CH.28�2105 (1)(B) | 05/21/2019 | 06/24/2019 | $70 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100134 G03 II | 05/21/2019 | 06/24/2019 | $70 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | T.26CH.6561-A | 05/21/2019 | 06/24/2019 | $70 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | T.26CH.6561-A | 05/21/2019 | 06/24/2019 | $70 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on March 1, 2019, two employees entered a building that was on fire and were searching for occupants. The fire continued to spread throughout the building, forcing the employees to take cover. According to the medical examiner, Employee #1 died due to hyperthermia and hypoxia. Employee #2 was taken to the hospital where he was treated for minor burns. Two additional employees, Employee #3 and #4 were hospitalized due to cardiac issues while recovering Employee #1's body.
Keywords: Burn, Fire
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1384505.015 | 53 | M | Hospitalized injury | Firefighting occupations | |
| 2 | 1384505.015 | 32 | M | Fatality | Firefighting occupations | |
| 3 | 1384505.015 | 21 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | ||
| 4 | 1384505.015 | 62 | M | Hospitalized injury | Firefighting occupations |