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Accident Summary Nr: 125470.015 - Worker falls into unguarded manhole and drowns

Accident Summary Nr: 125470.015 -- Report ID: 0830500 -- Event Date: 02/18/2020
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
1463759.01502/19/2020238910Belair Sitework Services

Abstract: At 8:30 a.m. on February 18, 2020, an employee was performing fine grading of the area. At some point, the employee fell into an unguarded manhole covered with concrete smeared Visqueen (polyethylene sheeting). The manhole served a cistern that was not equipped with a ladder. The employee attempted to stay afloat, but drowned in the cold water.

Keywords: Drown, Drowning, Fall, Ladder, Manhole, Swim, Unguarded, Water
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Commercial building New project or new addition   X

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation Construction
1 1463759.015 53 M Fatality Construction Laborer Distance of Fall: 11 feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 11 feet
Cause: Landscaping
Fatality Cause:

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