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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: 1756159.015 - Los Angeles County Fire Department
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys Mining & Tunneling District Office
Site Address:
Los Angeles County Fire Department
6500 E Ave T
Palmdale, CA 93552
Mailing Address:
1255 Corporate Center Drive Suite 402, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/10/2024
Emphasis: S:Mining
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2174287 | ||
| Inspection | 1756169 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
| Current Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 3203(A) | 12/11/2024 | 01/07/2025 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 04/03/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:08 p.m. on June 14, 2024, LACFD was called out to assist with a front-end loader on fire. As the firefighters were combating the fire, the left rear tire of the loader exploded, fatally injuring Employee #1. Employee #1 was standing approximately 3 to 5 feet from the tire at the time of the explosion. The blast caused debris to be ejected over 300 feet, breaking the driver's side window of Fire Engine 93 (FE93). A coworker, also a firefighter, who was near Employee #1, was also injured by the explosion and was taken to a trauma center for evaluation but was released later. Employee #1, with 19 years of experience, was wearing full personal protective equipment, including a self-contained breathing apparatus. The explosion was caused by increased internal pressure in the tire from the fire and the ignition of flammable compounds. A citation was issued to the employer for failure to provide proper hazard identification, evaluation, and training on large equipment tire explosion risks.
Keywords: Blowout--Tire, Burn, Explosion, Loader, Pneumatic, Tire
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1756159.015 | 52 | M | Fatality | Firefighting occupations |