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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1547217.015 - Usda Forest Service
Inspection Information - Office: El Paso Area Office
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 aircraft conducting fire suppression efforts on a wildfire. Due to environmental conditions the employee landed outside the intended landing spot resulting in a hard landing. The employee suffered multiple fractures including a skull fracture and 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 of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1547217.015 | 36 | M | Fatality | Firefighting occupations |