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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1442993.015 - City Of Tucson Fire Department
Inspection Information - Office: Arizona Division Of Occupational Safety And Health (Adosh)
Site Address:
City Of Tucson Fire Department
4861 N Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85704
Mailing Address:
300 S Fire Central Pl, Tucson, AZ 85701
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/11/2019
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed: 12/11/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1515826 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 12:35 p.m. on November 5, 2019, an employee who worked as a Fire Fighter for a city fire department was attempting to rescue a victim trapped inside of a trench collapse. The employee was in the trench when an additional collapse occurred causing stone and soil land on top of him. The employee fractured his ribs, broke an ankle and sustained a medial collateral ligament Injury (MCL) to a knee, requiring hospitalization.
Keywords: Ankle, Broken Bone, Chest, Collapse, Compressed By, Emergency Response, Excavation, Falling Object, Fire Brigade/Department, Fire Fighter, Fracture, Knee, Rib, Rock, Trench, Unstable Soil
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1442993.015 | 29 | M | Hospitalized injury | Firefighting occupations |