Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305257032 - Harrisburg Volunteer Fire Dept. And Rescue, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
Harrisburg Volunteer Fire Dept. And Rescue, Inc.
6450 Moorehead Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9224
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/01/2002
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/01/2002
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
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Accident | 102092855 |
Investigation Summary
On March 4, 2002, Employee #1 and Employee #2, both firefighters in full protective gear, were performing interior structural firefighting on the main floor of a residential home with a basement. Upon the team's third entry into home, the entire floor collapsed into the basement with both the firefighters. Employee #1 fell approximately 8 feet and Employee #2 fell approximately 4 feet onto an object in basement. Employee #2 received first and second degree burns and was treated and released by the hospital. Employee #1 succumbed to the injuries he incurred in the accident and died on March 6, 2001.
Keywords: BURN, FIREFIGHTER, FALL, FIRE BRIGADE
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 305257032 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Firefighting occupations |