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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308783786 - Eastern Wake Fire-Rescue Dept.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Eastern Wake Fire-Rescue Dept.
5800 Turnipseed Rd.
Knightdale, NC 27545
Mailing Address:
4828 Clifton Rd., Knightdale, NC 27545
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9224
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/14/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/28/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100356674 |
Investigation Summary
On July, 13, 2005, Employee #1, a fire fighter, responded to a scene where lightning had struck a tree, setting it on fire. He assisted in extinguishing the fire. At approximately midnight, the Fire Station received another call indicating that the tree was again on fire. Employee #1 was dispatched for a second time to the scene. As the fire responders were assessing the situation, the tree, which was on fire from the inside, broke in two parts. A branch, approximately two and half feet in diameter fell and struck Employee #1 on the head. He suffered fatal injuries and was killed.
Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, HEAD, TREE LIMB, FIRE, LIGHTNING, TREE, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308783786 | Fatality | Concussion | Firefighting occupations |