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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301927745 - West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Winston-Salem
Site Address:
West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department
1475 Winston Avenue
Statesville, NC 28677
Mailing Address:
139 North Shady Rest Road, Statesville, NC 28677
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: No Insp/Exempt Voluntary
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/12/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/25/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100070184 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on December 21, 1997, Employees #1 and #2, both volunteer firefighters, were helping to extinguish a blaze in a 70 ft tall by 20 ft diameter silo. They were on top of the structure, hosing the flames inside, and thought the fire was extinguished as coworkers removed a bottom panel of the silo to dispense the 10,000 gallons of water they had pumped into it. When the panel was removed, a back draft occurred, followed by an explosion. Employee #1 fell 30 ft into the silo and was trapped inside for between 45 and 60 minutes. He suffered second-degree burns on his face and hands. Employee #2 was thrown approximately 35 ft into the air and crashed through the tin roof of a trailer that was about two-thirds full with sawdust. He sustained an injury to his right knee and a separated right shoulder.
Keywords: BURN, FIREFIGHTER, SHOULDER, WORK RULES, FIRE, EXPLOSION, FALL, COMBUSTIBLE DUST, FACE, SILO
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301927745 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 301927745 | Hospitalized injury | Dislocation | Occupation not reported |