Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200001535 - Employee died due to accidental drowning

Accident Summary Nr: 200001535 -- Report ID: 0728500 -- Event Date: 01/23/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
305388274	01/23/2003	2015	311615	Butterball Turkey Company

Abstract: On January 21, 2003, Employee #1, a live haul driver, was working near a wastewater pit filled with wastewater from a turkey processing operation and wash bay. The lid was removed from the pit. For some reason, Employee #1 fell into the pit and was knocked unconscious. Employee #1 was found floating in the pit facedown and was transported to a medical facility. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for injuries sustained, which included brain damage. At approximately 8:30 a.m., on January 23, 2003, Employee #1 was pronounced dead.

Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, PIT, FALL, DROWN, BRAIN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	305388274			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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