Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314829623 - Ventura County Fire Dept.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Ventura County Fire Dept.
765 S. Seaward Ave.
Ventura, CA 93001
Mailing Address:
165 W. Durley Ave., Camarillo, CA 93010
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9224
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/19/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/17/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102782547 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,085 | $0 | $3,085 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | Other | 3203 A04 | 07/03/2012 | 07/20/2012 | $750 | $935 | $0 | 07/20/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3395 F02 | 07/03/2012 | 07/20/2012 | $750 | $935 | $0 | 07/20/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3395 F03 | 07/03/2012 | 07/20/2012 | $0 | $280 | $0 | 07/20/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3400 A | 07/03/2012 | 07/20/2012 | $0 | $935 | $0 | 07/20/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on January 13, 2012, Employee #1, a firefighter trainee, suffered signs of heat stress while participating in hose training event. Employee #1 was transported for treatment to a local hospital by the fire department, where he was started on an IV and admitted for observation due to hypovolemic hyponatremia, dehydration and rhabdomyolsis. Employee #1 was hospitalized for approximately 20 hours.
Keywords: HEAT STROKE, HEAT EXHAUSTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314829623 | Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Firefighting occupations |
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