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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104322474 - Lex.-Fayette Urban Co. Gov'T.
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Lex.-Fayette Urban Co. Gov'T.
219 E. 3rd St.
Lexington, KY 40372
Mailing Address:
Lex.-Fayette Gov'T Center, 200 E. Main St., Lexington, KY 40507
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9224
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/03/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/29/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360107825 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1, A FIRE FIGHTER, WAS RIDING IN THE RIGHT JUMP SEAT BEHIND THE CAB OF UNIT #1. THE FIRE TRUCK WAS RESPONDING TO A FIRE CALL AND HAD ALL EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT OPERATING. THE EMPLOYEE HAD TAKEN OFF HIS AIR TANK TO MAKE SOME ADJUSTMENTS AND WAS TRYING TO PUT IT BACK ON. ABOUT THAT TIME THE FIRE TRUCK DROVE AROUND A CORNER AND BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. EMPLOYEE #1 COULD NOT HANG ON AND WAS THROWN FROM THE TRUCK ONTO THE PAVEMENT. HE WAS KILLED.
Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, TRUCK, FALL, FIRE TRUCK, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104322474 | Fatality | Concussion | Firefighting occupations |