OSHA Injury Report: EMS- Ambulance Services

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

I responded to a medical call at a private single-story residence. Upon entry the home was found to be in severe hoarding condition with narrow partially blocked pathways and the presence of unsanitary substances. These environmental hazards made access to the patient difficult and rendered traditional transport methods unsafe and impractical. Initially mutual aid was requested for additional support. However due to the patients declining condition a rapid extrication was deemed necessary. It was determined the safest and most efficient method was to remove the patient through a window using a long backboard. At the time of extrication I was positioned outside the bedroom window along with a law enforcement officer assisting from the exterior. Three EMTs were inside the bedroom with the patient preparing the patient on the backboard and aligning it toward the window. As part of the extraction I leaned into the window opening to assist with pulling and guiding the patient onto the backb

What happened

I responded to a medical call at a private single-story residence. Upon entry the home was found to be in severe hoarding condition with narrow partially blocked pathways and the presence of unsanitary substances. These environmental hazards made access to the patient difficult and rendered traditional transport methods unsafe and impractical. Initially mutual aid was requested for additional support. However due to the patients declining condition a rapid extrication was deemed necessary. It was determined the safest and most efficient method was to remove the patient through a window using a long backboard. At the time of extrication I was positioned outside the bedroom window along with a law enforcement officer assisting from the exterior. Three EMTs were inside the bedroom with the patient preparing the patient on the backboard and aligning it toward the window. As part of the extraction I leaned into the window opening to assist with pulling and guiding the patient onto the backb

Injury or illness

Multiple Physical Injuries Only

Object or substance involved

INJ - Lifting

Summary line

I responded to a medical call at a private single-story residence. Upon entry the home was found to be in severe hoarding condition with narrow partially blocked pathways and the presence of unsanitary substances. These environmental hazards made access t

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year 2025. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.