Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1409913.015 - City Of Roswell
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
City Of Roswell
#1 Skunkhouse Rd.
Roswell, NM 88203
Mailing Address:
200 S. Richardson, Roswell, NM 88203
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 921190/Other General Government Support
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/25/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/04/2019
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Referral | 1462054 | Yes | Yes |
Accident | 1479878 |
Investigation Summary
At 12:15 p.m. on June 5, 2019, Employee #1 and #2 were preparing fireworks for the fourth of July display. While the two employees were installing e-matches into the firework shells, a flash occurred, causing the fireworks to explode. Both employees sustained burns and were taken to the hospital. Employee #1 died, and Employee #2 remained in the hospital for treatment.
Keywords: Burn, Explosion, Fireworks
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1409913.015 | 36 | M | Hospitalized injury | Firefighting occupations | |
2 | 1409913.015 | 46 | M | Fatality | Firefighting occupations |