Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315313510 - City Of Oakland, Fire Department
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
City Of Oakland, Fire Department
4226 Redding Street
Oakland, CA 94619
Mailing Address:
150 Frank Ogawa, # 2352, Oakland, CA 94612
Union Status: Union
SIC:9224
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/10/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/10/2011
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
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Accident | 361620404 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4.30 p.m. on April 6, 2011, a RV motor home owner was repairing the wiring harness on his RV. He substituted a drained battery and started the vehicle. The engine back fired, and smoke and flames engulfed the interior of the vehicle. Battalion 2514 of the Oakland fire department consisting of 3 fire fighters and a fire engine were dispatched to the site. In the process of extinguishing the fire, an explosion occurred. A ruptured piece of medical oxygen cylinder struck Fire Fighter #1 on his face, knocking him unconscious, as such as broken teeth and laceration to his left cheek. He was admitted to the hospital for his injuries.
Keywords: BATTERY, FIREFIGHTER, OXYGEN, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, FIRE, ENGINE, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, SMOKE, FACE
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 315313510 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Firefighting occupations |