Inspection Detail

Inspection: 307459974 - California Dept Of Forestry

Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office

Inspection Nr: 307459974

Report ID: 0950633

Date Opened: 04/12/2006

Site Address:
California Dept Of Forestry
43111 Silktree Lane
Palm Desert, CA 92570

Mailing Address:
210 W San Jacinto Ave, Perris, CA 92570

Union Status: Union

SIC:9224

NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 10/21/2006

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 10/21/2006

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102487121

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202443834

Event: 03/09/2006

Employee Fractures Toes in Jump from Ladder

At approximately 12:00 p.m. on March 9, 2006, Employee #1 was working for the California Department of Forestry, operating at a fire in a single family dwelling. He was surveying the roof when he noticed the ladder was partially engulfed by flames that were coming through a window. He waited for the flames to subside and then started down the ladder. He was injured when the fire returned coming from the window and he jumped from the ladder to avoid being burned. He fell approximately 7 ft to 8 ft. He was treated at the hospital for fractured toes.

Keywords: BURN, FIREFIGHTER, FRACTURE, ROOF, FIRE, LADDER, FALL, TOE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307459974			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Firefighting occupations

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