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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306629239 - Mid Columbia Fire & Rescue
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Mid Columbia Fire & Rescue
2219 E 12th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
Mailing Address:
1400 W Eighth St, The Dalles, OR 97058
Union Status: Union
SIC:9224
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/08/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/16/2004
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 701076506 B A | 08/08/2003 | 07/01/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:30 p.m. on May 17, 2003, firefighters were in the process of a burn-to- learn exercise. Two residential properties were involved in the exercise. Three large, approximately 70 ft tall Elm trees, where between the properties and in close proximity to the burn. While the firefighters burned the first property, they sprayed the tree tops with water. On the next house the firefighters did the same; however, while the property was burning the tree became top heavy with the water and came crashing down. Four firefighters taking a break were struck by the tree. Employees #1, #2, and #4 sustained bruises and contusions. Employee #3 was treated for a concussion. All were transported to a nearby hospital, treated, and released.
Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, HEAD, TREE, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, FALLING OBJECT, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306629239 | Non Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 2 | 306629239 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Supervisors, firefighting & fire prevention occupa | ||
| 3 | 306629239 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Supervisors, firefighting & fire prevention occupa | ||
| 4 | 306629239 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Firefighting occupations |