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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300863222 - California Dept Of Correction
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
California Dept Of Correction
41100 Pine Bench Rd
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Mailing Address:
41100 Pine Bench Road, Yucaipa, CA 92399
Union Status: Union
SIC:9224
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/12/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/12/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101151678 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:18 p.m. on August 11, 2003, Employee #1, a prison inmate firefighter, was participating in a training orientation and acclimatization hike. The prescribed hike was to take place on an established trail of approximately one hour in duration and two miles long involving moderate to steep pitches in the terrain. Employee #1 received initial firefighting training on August 6, 2003, with a cadre of 13 other inmates. Employee #1 had received his initial complement of firefighter personal protective equipment and had attended a briefing relating to hydration and heat stress in the morning. Employee #1 collapsed and died due to cardiac arrest brought on by heat stress.
Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, HEAT, PPE, HEAT STROKE, HEAT EXHAUSTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300863222 | Fatality | Heat Exhaustion | Firefighting occupations |