Inspection 347216251 OPENED JAN 18, 2024Closed
13 Willow Lane, East Lyme, CT 06333 · Home Health Care Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 12, 2024 (fatal): Employee is killed in house fire
At 7:00 a.m. on January 12, 2024, Employee #1 was working as a 24/7 home health aide/personal care assistant. A passerby called 911 around 8:00 a.m., reporting a fire on Willow Lane. Firefighters were immediately dispatched. A working fire was declared when fire companies saw smoke and flames, but it was unclear how long the home had been burning. A primary search of the residence was conducted by fire officials, and Employee #1 was discovered in the residence. Employee #1 was transported from the scene to a hospital and was subsequently declared dead at the hospital. Fire officials continued the search through the residence, and the homeowner/patient was located. The homeowner/patient was pronounced dead on the scene.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1904.39(a)(1) · Reporting deaths and severe injuries |
Other-than-serious | $3,457 | $1,728 | Feb 28, 2024 | Final |