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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314857541 - La City Fire Stn 1
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
La City Fire Stn 1
564 W. Solano Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Mailing Address:
200 N. Main St., Ste. 1890, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Union Status: Union
SIC:9224
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/07/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/24/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102581089 | ||
| Complaint | 206811705 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,400 | $0 | $0 | $900 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $4,050 |
| 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 | 3382 A | 07/08/2011 | 08/24/2011 | $450 | $450 | $0 | 08/10/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 3384 A | 07/08/2011 | 08/24/2011 | $3,600 | $450 | $0 | 08/10/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 3203 A06 | 07/08/2011 | 08/03/2011 | $5,400 | $5,400 | $0 | 08/10/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On January 9, 2011, Employee #1, Fire Captain and three other firefighters of LA City Fire Station, arrived on scene with Engine #1, where a 2000 Chevy Impala was fully engulfed in a fire. The dashboard and the steering column areas of the vehicle had water reactive combustible metals (possibly magnesium). Employee # 1 applied a stream of water to the dashboard of the vehicle in attempt to extinguish a flare up on the driver side compartment. An explosive reaction occurred, accompanied with a loud boom sound, Employee # 1 was thrown back and fell on his head from the impact of the explosion. Employee # 1 was transported to LAC and USC Medical Center for treatment of a parafalcine subdural hematoma, traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, and parietal skull fracture (internal head injuries).
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, VEHICLE, FIRE, EXPLOSION, SKULL, COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314857541 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Supervisors, firefighting & fire prevention occupa |