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Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 14 – Conservation Camps

Revised May 25, 1993

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51130.26.3 Injury While on Fire Suppression

  • Inmates who become disabled resulting from injuries received while engaged in fire suppression activities may be eligible to receive benefits as prescribed in LCLabor Code 3365 and 4458. Within one work day of their injury or within one work day after staff became informed of their injury, inmates shall be provided with a SCIFState Compensation Insurance Form Form 3301. Injuries suffered by inmates shall be reported on copies of SCIFState Compensation Insurance Form Form 3067, Employee’s Claim For Worker’s Compensation Benefits, without delay. The Department and the cooperating agency shall cooperate in providing the proper reports to cover the details of the injury.