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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312664725 - Los Angeles County Fire Dept,Stn #43
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Los Angeles County Fire Dept,Stn #43
921 S Stimson Avenue
City Of Industry, CA 91745
Mailing Address:
1320 N Eastern Ave #173, Los Angeles, CA 90063
Union Status: Union
SIC:9224
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/10/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/10/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101808871 |
Investigation Summary
On July 26, 2010, Employee #1 and two coworkers, all fire fighters, were participating in monthly hose and ladder training exercises, performing a drill known as 'hose evolution'. Employee #1 attached a Wildland 1.5 in. diameter single jacket hose to a fire hydrant, and the hose ruptured 2 in. from the supply coupling. The water's force hit Employee #1 in the chest and pushed him backwards; his lower back struck the street curb near the fire hydrant. Employee #1 sustained a fractured vertebrae and was hospitalized. Upon further investigation, it was determined a visual inspection of all Wildland hoses were performed in accordance with Los Angeles Fire Department practice.
Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, FRACTURE, STRUCK AGAINST, RUPTURE, BACK, HIGH PRESSURE, WATER HOSE, STRUCK BY, VERTEBRA, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312664725 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |