Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311984025 - Detroit Fire Dept Engine #23 Squad 3
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Detroit Fire Dept Engine #23 Squad 3
1818 E Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48213
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:9224
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/21/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/12/2009
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 102458858 |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
Current Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
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 | 40817440 | 02/17/2009 | 03/23/2009 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 15, 2008, several firefighters responded to a fire at an abandoned residential structure. After they had turned water on the house, they entered the structure in search of small fires that had not yet been extinguished. While they were checking the second floor, the walls and roof collapsed and struck them. One firefighter was struck and buried underneath. He was trapped and fatally crushed between the debris and the lower floor.
Keywords: CHEST, FIREFIGHTER, FIRE, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 311984025 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |