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Inspection: 303147136 - Yonkers City Fd-5 Alarm Fire
Inspection Information - Office: Nys Pesh White Plains
Site Address:
Yonkers City Fd-5 Alarm Fire
5-7 New School Street
Yonkers, NY 10701
Mailing Address:
40 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Union Status: Union
SIC:9224
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/21/2002
Emphasis: L:Hh, S:Fire Protection
Close Case:08/21/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101000081 |
Investigation Summary
On August 5, 2002, Employees #1 through #17, all firefighters, fought a five-alarm fire at a furniture/dry goods warehouse over 13 hours in 94 degree heat, high humidity, and windless conditions. The temperature of the fire ranged between 1,200 degrees and 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Sixteen employees suffered from heat exhaustion and dehydration, and Employee #10 received a sprain in the firefighting efforts.
Keywords:firefighter, heat, warehouse, fire, fire brigade, heat exhaustion, high temperature
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303147136 | Non Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 2 | 303147136 | Non Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 3 | 303147136 | Non Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 4 | 303147136 | Non Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 5 | 303147136 | Non Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 6 | 303147136 | Non Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 303147136 | Non Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 303147136 | Non Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Occupation not reported | ||
| 9 | 303147136 | Non Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Occupation not reported | ||
| 10 | 303147136 | Non Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Occupation not reported | ||
| 11 | 303147136 | Non Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Occupation not reported | ||
| 12 | 303147136 | Non Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Occupation not reported | ||
| 13 | 303147136 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 14 | 303147136 | Non Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 15 | 303147136 | Non Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 16 | 303147136 | Non Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 17 | 303147136 | Non Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Firefighting occupations |