Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14453534 - DROWNED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FREE A BOAT HOIST

Accident Summary Nr: 14453534 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 07/22/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2657476	07/24/1985	1796	0	O'Keefe Elevator Company Inc.

Abstract: EMPLOYEE #1 WAS TRYING TO REMOVE A BOAT HOIST THAT WAS STUCK IN THE MUD. HE STARTED TO RETURN TO SHORE, BUT ENCOUNTERED DEEP WATER AND DROWNED. HE DID NOT KNOW HOW TO SWIM.

Keywords: HOIST, MIRED, DROWN, SWIM

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2657476			Fatality	Asphyxia	Helpers, construction trades

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