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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: 1681870.015 - Frederick County Fire And Rescue Department
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Verona (Field Office) - Health 0355122
Site Address:
Frederick County Fire And Rescue Department
1080 Coverstone Drive
Winchester, VA 22602
Mailing Address:
1080 Coverstone Drive, Winchester, VA 22602
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/07/2023
Emphasis: N:Heatnep, S:Fri
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2095725 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,270 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,270 |
| Current Penalty | $14,270 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,270 |
| 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 | 40.1-51.1.A | 12/27/2023 | 01/17/2024 | $14,270 | $14,270 | $0 | 01/16/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 9:15 a.m. on July 5, 2023, an employee was participating in organized and supervised physical fitness training outdoors for the county fire and rescue department. The employee was wearing a heart rate monitor that was being tracked by the employer in real time. The employee experienced an elevated heart rate of 185 beats per minute consistently for approximately 22 minutes during a run before he collapsed. The employee suffered a cardiac system failure and died. The employee had a history of high blood pressure that was reported to be controlled by medications.
Keywords: Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Exercise, Fire Brigade/Department, Fire Fighter, Heart, Heart Attack, High Blood Pressure, Medical Condition, Medical History, Underlying Medical Condition
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1681870.015 | 35 | M | Fatality | Fire Fighter |