Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300806239 - Ventura County Fire Department
Inspection Information - Office: Labor Enforcement Task Force (Letf) Unit - South
Site Address:
Ventura County Fire Department
165 Durley Avenue
Camarillo, CA 93010
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:9224
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/02/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/15/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362153868 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 A06 | 09/29/1998 | 11/17/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating a pump on a ladder truck. Employee #2 was standing to the side and behind Employee #1. Employee #1 began testing the fire hose. Suddenly, the hose ruptured spraying both employees with scalding hot water. Both employees were hospitalized for first and second degree burns of their lower bodies.
Keywords: BURN, HOSE, RUPTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300806239 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 2 | 300806239 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Firefighting occupations |
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