Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170744932 - Employee fell into a chainpipe

Accident Summary Nr: 170744932 -- Report ID: 0253650 -- Event Date: 03/02/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
124571332	03/13/2001	9511	0	Nycdep Headquarters

Abstract: On March 2, 2001, an employee and a crew were sent out to unclog a 20-inch knife valve that is routinely left open to drain water in the south basin of the reservoir. Between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. the employee, water sheel maintainer was attempting to unclog the valve, while attempting to do this, he either slipped, fell or was sucked into the valve which leads to the waterway. The emergency rescue team was able to retrieve his body. He died from his injuries.

Keywords: SLIP, FALL, WATER PIPE, WATER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124571332					Occupation not reported

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