Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14511729 - EMPLOYEE FELL OFF BARGE DECK AND DROWNED IN LAKE

Accident Summary Nr: 14511729 -- Report ID: 0625400 -- Event Date: 07/22/1986
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
103608766	07/24/1986	1629	0	H.B. Zachry Co.

Abstract: AT APPROXIMATELY 4:45 PM ON JULY 22, 1986, EMPLOYEE #1 LEFT A GROUP OF CONCRETE FINISHERS WORKING FROM A BARGE-SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD. HE INTENDED TO LEAVE THE LAKE/DAM CONSTRUCTION AREA FOR THE DAY. HE WALKED TO THE FAR SIDE OF THE 30 FOOT SQUARE BARGE, REMOVED HIS GLASSES AND HARD HAT AND APPARENTLY LEANED OVER THE UNGUARDED DECK TO WASH. HE FELL INTO THE WATER 2 FEET BELOW THE DECK AND DROWNED IN THE 25 FOOT DEEP LAKE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS NOT WEARING A BUOYANT VEST.

Keywords: BARGE, PERIMETER GUARDING, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, DROWN, LIFE JACKET, WATER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	103608766			Fatality	Asphyxia	Concrete and terrazzo finishers

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