Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170218234 - Diver drowns while inspecting tubes at dam

Accident Summary Nr: 170218234 -- Report ID: 0552652 -- Event Date: 06/22/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
114861529	06/23/1994	1799	0	Rust Utility Services

Abstract: On June 22, 1994, Employee #1, a diver, was inspecting the draft tubes under a hydro-electro dam. The turbine had not been locked out. While he was in the draft tube under water, turbulence created by water flowing over the turbine caused Employee #1 to spin out of control. His air line disengaged and Employee #1 drowned before he could be rescued. A citation was issued for a serious violation of 4081-7922(b), 4081-7923, and 1910.147(c)(4)(i).

Keywords: DAM, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, LOCKOUT, DROWN, AIR LINE, LOST CONTROL, DIVER, WATER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	114861529			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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