OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221722499

WETHERSFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

WETHERSFIELD, CT— 2024-10-22T00:00:00

Event: ATV, Brain, Head, Neck, Roll, Roll-Over, Struck Against, Struck By, Traumatic Brain Injury
NAICS: 922160
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347846123
Employer profile: WETHERSFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Summary number: 221722499
Report ID: 0150900

Event description

Employee is struck by UTV during rollover incident and is ki

Investigation abstract

At 5:30 p.m. on October 22, 2024, Employee #1, a firefighter, was operating a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) during response efforts at a brush fire. While driving over uneven terrain, the UTV rolled over and struck the employee in the head and neck. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but the employee died from his injuries. Three additional firefighters sustained minor injuries and were treated without hospitalization.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 66 M

Event type
2

Occupation code
7022

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