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Inspection Detail
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: 1570820.015 - Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression, Inc.
1000 Alexander Mountain Rd
Geyserville, CA 95441
Mailing Address:
1100 Fortress Street, Suite 2, Chico, CA 95973
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 115310/Support Activities for Forestry
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/15/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1847189 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $900 | $0 | $18,900 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $900 | $0 | $18,900 |
| 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 | Other | 3421(B) | 06/17/2022 | $900 | $900 | $0 | 07/28/2022 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3425(A)(5) | 06/17/2022 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 07/28/2022 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on December 20, 2021, an employee was performing wildland fire suppression when he was struck by a chainsaw that was being operated by a coworker. The employee was hospitalized to treat a laceration to his left upper arm.
Keywords: Arm, Chain Saw, Fire, Fire Brigade, Fire Brigade/Department, Fire Fighter, Laceration, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1570820.015 | 31 | M | Hospitalized injury | Fire Fighter |