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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309304632 - City Of Fullerton, Fire Dept
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
City Of Fullerton, Fire Dept
312 E Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832
Mailing Address:
303 W Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8249
NAICS: 611519/Other Technical and Trade Schools
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/06/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/15/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102584398 |
Investigation Summary
On November 20, 2008 Employee #1, a recruit firefighter with the City of Fullerton, California Fire Department, was taking part in a ladder training exercise at a city fire station. After complaining that his arms, hands, and hip were cramping, he was immediately transported to a hospital and admitted for treatment of possible dehydration. The cause of Employee #1's symptoms was not definitively determined. At the time of the incident, the temperature was 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit and provisions had been implemented to protect trainees against heat-related illnesses.
Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, HEAT, LADDER, HEAT STROKE, HEAT EXHAUSTION, OVERHEATED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309304632 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Firefighting occupations |