Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302414578 - Buffalo City Police Dept Fatality 2002
Inspection Information - Office: Nys Dol Pesh Buffalo
Site Address:
Buffalo City Police Dept Fatality 2002
74 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14202
Mailing Address:
65 Niagara Sq - City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202
Union Status: Union
SIC:9221
NAICS: 922120/Police Protection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/17/2003
Emphasis: L:Hh
Case Closed: 06/18/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101890200 |
Investigation Summary
On October 30, 2002, Employees #1 and #2, Buffalo, NY Police Officers, were in pursuit of a NFTA bus thought to have robbery suspects on board. Their police car swerved to avoid another car and struck a tree head-on. After being transported to Erie County Medical Center, Employee #1 died of multiple blunt force injuries to his head, torso and lower extremities. Employee #2 was hospitalized for multiple injuries including a dislocated hip and broken ankle.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, TORSO, AUTOMOBILE, DISLOCATED, HIP, ANKLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302414578 | Fatality | Fracture | Sheriffs, bailiffs, other law enforcement officers | ||
| 2 | 302414578 | Hospitalized injury | Dislocation | Sheriffs, bailiffs, other law enforcement officers |
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