Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316699149 - Ca Forestry & Fire Protection-Cal Fire
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Ca Forestry & Fire Protection-Cal Fire
Hwy 152 & San Luis St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
Mailing Address:
25820 Airline Hwy., Paicines, CA 95043
Union Status: Union
SIC:9224
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/17/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/06/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102730025 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:50 p.m. on June 4, 2013, Employee #1, a fire fighter of CA Forestry & Fire Protection sustained a heat exhaustion incident, while putting out a wild fire. On the day of the incident, the fire was dispatched at approximately 3:44 p.m., so Employee #1 could have been fighting the fire for approximately 5 hours. As Employee #1 was putting out a dry grass fire, he developed heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Employee #1 was immediately transported to Hazel Hawkins Hospital where he was admitted for observation and to treat for cramps and heat exhaustion. He was released the next day.
Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, FIRE, HEAT EXHAUSTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316699149 | Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Occupation not reported |
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