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Inspection: 1547217.015 - Usda Forest Service
Inspection Information - Office: El Paso
Site Address:
Usda Forest Service
Boot Hill Nm 7 Miles North Of Mexico Border
Lordsburg, NM 88009
Mailing Address:
3005 E. Comino Del Bosque, Silver City, NM 88061
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 115310/Support Activities for Forestry
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/03/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/09/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1773427 |
Investigation Summary
At 4:46 p.m. on June 2, 2021, an employee was parachuting from a fixed wing airc raft conducting fire suppression efforts on a wildfire. Due to environmental con ditions the employee landed outside the intended landing spot resulting in a har d landing. The employee suffered multiple fractures including a skull fracture a nd brain trauma and was killed.
Keywords:aircraft, back, blunt force, blunt force trauma, concussion, face, fall, fire, fire brigade/department, fire fighter, fracture, head, rock, skull, unstable surface, walking surface, weather
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1547217.015 | Fatality | Firefighting occupations |