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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309670982 - Minneapolis Fire Department
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Minneapolis Fire Department
2633 W Broadway
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Mailing Address:
350 S 5th St Ste 230, Minneapolis, MN 55410
Union Status: Union
SIC:9224
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/20/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/10/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100510742 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,500 |
| Current Penalty | $10,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,500 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100120 Q03 II | 02/03/2006 | 02/07/2006 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100120 Q03 III | 02/03/2006 | 02/07/2006 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100120 Q03 IV | 02/03/2006 | 02/07/2006 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On December 19, 2005, Employees #1 through #7, were fighting a structure fire when a natural gas explosion occurred. These seven Minneapolis firefighter were admitted to the hospital for treatment of neck and face burns. One employee's leg was fractured, and another's ribs were fractured when they were struck by falling debris.
Keywords: BURN, FIREFIGHTER, FRACTURE, BUILDING, FIRE, NATURAL GAS, GAS, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309670982 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 309670982 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 309670982 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 309670982 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 309670982 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 309670982 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 309670982 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |