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Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1523238.015 - Orange County Fire Authority
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Orange County Fire Authority
Santiago Canyon And Silverado Canyon Roads
Irvine, CA 92602
Mailing Address:
1 Fire Authority Road, Irvine, CA 92602
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/02/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1680091 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $90,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $90,500 |
| Current Penalty | $90,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $90,500 |
| 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 | 3203(A) | 07/02/2021 | 07/14/2021 | $13,500 | $13,500 | $0 | 08/25/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3410(A) | 07/02/2021 | 07/14/2021 | $13,500 | $13,500 | $0 | 08/25/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3410(B) | 07/02/2021 | 07/14/2021 | $13,500 | $13,500 | $0 | 08/25/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 3410(C) | 07/02/2021 | 07/14/2021 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 08/25/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 05001 | Serious | 3410(E) | 07/02/2021 | 07/14/2021 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 08/25/2021 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 1:50 p.m. on October 26, 2020, fire fighters from the Orange County Fire Authority responded to a vegetation fire (known as the Silverado Fire). During suppression activities, two fire fighters were overrun by fire and subsequently transported to the hospital to treat burns. One fire fighter remained hospitalized for more than 100 days, while the second fire fighter remained hospitalized for more than 30 days.
Keywords: Burn, Fire, Fire Brigade/Department, Fire Fighter
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1523238.015 | 33 | M | Hospitalized injury | Firefighting occupations | |
| 2 | 1523238.015 | 27 | M | Hospitalized injury | Firefighting occupations |