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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1521604.015 - Spring Valley Vill Fd - Columbian Eng Co #1
Inspection Information - Office: Nys Dol Pesh White Plains
Site Address:
Spring Valley Vill Fd - Columbian Eng Co #1
63-65 West St
Spring Valley, NY 10977
Mailing Address:
Mayor 200 N Main St, Spring Valley, NY 10977
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/10/2022
Emphasis: S:Hh
Case Closed: 11/09/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1749459 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| 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 | Serious | 19100134 C01 | 08/15/2022 | 09/30/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 G04 I | 08/15/2022 | 09/30/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 12 NYCRR PART 801.29(A) | 08/15/2022 | 09/30/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 11:45 p.m. on March 23, 2021, Employee #1 and his coworker entered a burning structure to attempt a rescue of a trapped individual. While in the structure he became separated from his coworker. As conditions worsened, the incident commander ordered an evacuation of the structure. The employee became entangled and transmitted a mayday over his radio. The rapid intervention team was activated to attempt to rescue him but conditions worsened and they had to evacuate the structure. The building collapsed and the employee's body was recovered 22 hours later and he was pronounced dead of smoke inhalation and burns.
Keywords: Building Collapse, Burn, Entangled, Fire Brigade/Department, Fire Fighter, Smoke Inhalation
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1521604.015 | 35 | M | Fatality | Firefighting occupations |