Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14450225 - EMPLOYEE FELL OFF BARGE AND DROWNED

Accident Summary Nr: 14450225 -- Report ID: 0420300 -- Event Date: 10/28/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2166023	11/14/1985	2421	0	Chesapeake Lumber Company

Abstract: EMPLOYEE #1 WAS ASSIGNED THE JOB OF PUMPING WATER OUT OF A BARGE. HE WAS PROVIDED A PORTABLE PUMP FOR THE PURPOSE. THE BARGE WAS BUILT WITH A DECK (WALKING AREA) ALONG THE SIDES. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS APPARENTLY TRYING TO MOVE THE PUMP, WHICH, WITH THE HOSE, WEIGHED ABOUT 83 POUNDS, FROM THE FRONT OF THE BARGE TO THE REAR. HE WAS USING THE STARBOARD SIDE DECKING. HE, AND THE PUMP, FELL OVERBOARD. THE EMPLOYEE, WHO WAS NOT WEARING A PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE, DROWNED.

Keywords: BARGE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, DROWN, LIFE JACKET, WATER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2166023			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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