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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: 1694845.015 - City Of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11
Inspection Information - Office: Illinois Public Sector 0551701
Site Address:
City Of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11
8336 W Balmoral Avenue
Chicago, IL 60656
Mailing Address:
121 N Lasalle Street, 4th Floor Attn: Brandon Johnson - Mayor, Chicago, IL 60602
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/21/2023
Emphasis: S:Sppil
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2067383 | ||
| Inspection | 1771689 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $50,000 | $0 | $0 | $50,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $30,000 | $0 | $0 | $30,000 |
| 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 | Repeat | 19100134 G03 II | 01/23/2024 | 05/12/2025 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $0 | 02/14/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Repeat | 19100134 G04 | 01/23/2024 | 05/12/2025 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $0 | 02/14/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Repeat | 19100134 G04 | 01/23/2024 | 05/12/2025 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $0 | 02/14/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Repeat | 19100134 G04 | 01/23/2024 | 07/24/2024 | $0 | $10,000 | $0 | 02/14/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Repeat | 19100134 G04 | 01/23/2024 | 07/24/2024 | $0 | $10,000 | $0 | 02/14/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 3:32 p.m. on August 11, 2023, Employees #1, #2, #3, and #4 were dispatched with other coworkers a report of smoke in a single-story residence. A hose line was pulled to perform fire suppression and Employees #1, #2, #3, and #4 split up to search the structure. Employee #1 entered the basement alone and later radioed requesting to "take the windows out of the basement." Coworker #1 removed the windows using a Halligan tool and noted a large volume of smoke coming from the rear windows. Coworker #2 performed an exterior walk of the house and noticed a helmet and SCBA on the ground near a window and heard yelling from the window. At this time, Employee #2 was rescued from the building and later Employee #1 was rescued from the basement. Employees #1, #2, #2, and #4 were transported to the hospital for treatment for heat exhaustion. Employee #1 died at the hospital due to complications of an inhalation injury.
Keywords: Fire, Fire Brigade, Fire Brigade/Department, Inhalation, Smoke Inhalation, structure fire
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1694845.015 | 58 | M | Fatality | Supervisors, firefighting & fire prevention occupa | |
| 2 | 1694845.015 | 62 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Fire Fighter | |
| 3 | 1694845.015 | 54 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Supervisors, firefighting & fire prevention occupa | |
| 4 | 1694845.015 | 60 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Supervisors, firefighting & fire prevention occupa |