Inspection Detail

Case Status: CLOSED

Inspection: 1547136.015 - Us Forest Service

Inspection Information - Office: Billings Area Office

Inspection Nr: 1547136.015

Report ID: 0830100

Date Opened: 07/23/2021

Site Address:
Us Forest Service
Devils Creek Wildland Fire
Winnett, MT 59084

Mailing Address:
3005 East Camino Del Bosque, Silver City, NM 88061

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:

NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection

Inspection Type: Referral

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership:

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 08/10/2021

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 08/10/2021

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	1789920	Yes
Inspection	1543931	Yes

Case Status: CLOSED

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 140715.015

Event: 07/22/2021

Five employees sustain burns during forest fire and UTV inci

At 6:00 p.m. on July 22, 2021, five firefighters were conducting controlled burns uphill from the main fire during a wildfire operation. A sudden wind shift caused the controlled fire to blow back toward the firefighters, engulfing them and their gear. While attempting to escape the flames, one firefighter was struck by a UTV. Multiple burn injuries were sustained among the group. Emergency services responded and transported the injured firefighters to medical facilities for admission and treatment.

Keywords: Burn, Fire, Fire Fighter, Open Flame

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1547136.015	43	M	Hospitalized injury		Fire Fighter
2	1547136.015	48	M	Hospitalized injury		Fire Fighter

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