Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315599498 - City Of Duquoin - Fire Department
Inspection Information - Office: Illinois Public Sector 0551701
Site Address:
City Of Duquoin - Fire Department
E. Jackson ( City Square )
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Mailing Address:
302 E. Poplar Street-Attn: John Rednour, Mayor, Duquoin, IL 62832
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9224
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/27/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/15/2011
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
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Accident | 102641560 |
Investigation Summary
On June 17, 2011, Employee #1, a volunteer firefighter with the Du Quoin Fire Department, was fighting a fire in a brick structure. He was wearing full turnout gear. While Employee #1 and another firefighter were removing a 35 ft extension ladder from the side of the building, its second story collapsed. Bricks struck Employee #1's head and neck. He was transported to a hospital, where he died later that day. The second firefighter was not injured.
Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, HEAD, WALL, COLLAPSE, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, FIRE, LADDER, BRICK, NECK, STRUCK BY
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 315599498 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |