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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300871944 - La County Fire
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
La County Fire
1900 S. Rambla Pacifico
Malibu, CA 90265
Mailing Address:
1320 N. Eastern Ave., Rm. 173, Los Angeles, CA 90063
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9224
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/28/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/12/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102576998 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,750 |
| Current Penalty | $2,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,700 |
| 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 | 3395 E01 D | 12/30/2009 | 01/05/2010 | $2,700 | $6,750 | $0 | 01/26/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 22, 2009, Employee #1 was a candidate for LA County's Fire Suppression Aid position and was in training for the position. The training program was a 4-week program that follows the standardized USDA Forest Service Hotshot Crew requirements. Following the daily pack hike, Employee #1 experienced nausea and weakness, and was disoriented and combative. He was hospitalized at the UCLA Medical Center for treatment of heat exhaustion and electrolyte imbalance. On July 17, 2009, after completing the daily morning exercise of stretching and calisthenics, Employee #1 experienced weakness, dizziness and facial numbness. He was treated at UCLA Medical Center for dehydration.
Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, HEAT, HEAT EXHAUSTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300871944 | Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Firefighting occupations |