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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312431588 - Ventura County Sheriff'S Department
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Ventura County Sheriff'S Department
425 Durley Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010
Mailing Address:
800 South Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93009
Union Status: Union
SIC:9223
NAICS: 922140/Correctional Institutions
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/14/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/26/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102545084 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,400 | $0 | $1,400 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 3395 E01 | 09/10/2009 | 10/13/2009 | $0 | $700 | $0 | 10/05/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A06 A | 09/10/2009 | 10/13/2009 | $0 | $700 | $0 | 10/05/2009 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:45 p.m. on April 20, 2009, Employee #1, a deputy sheriff trainee, was on a conditioning run. Staff members, including the training officers, were positioned in the front, middle and back of the line of runners to monitor the cadets. Following the runners was a large Ford E350 XL Super Duty van with air conditioning and water, which could seat 12 employees. As Employee #1 ran approximately 2.25 miles, he told his training officer that he was not feeling well. The training officer instructed him to fall out and stop running. After two minutes, he felt fine again and started running again but then collapsed and loss consciousness. The training officer said he was only out for five to seven seconds. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he was treated for heat exhaustion and hospitalized. The temperatures were as high as 96 degrees F on the day of the incident. Based on interviews, Employee #1 was well hydrated throughout the day.
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, FATIGUE, HEAT EXHAUSTION, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312431588 | Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Police and detectives, public service |