Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200551810 - Employee drowns from fall off of barge and floating dock

Accident Summary Nr: 200551810 -- Report ID: 0625700 -- Event Date: 12/24/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303083349	12/26/2000	3731	0	Morrill And Associates, Inc.

Abstract: On December 24, 2000, Employee #1 was attempting to board a barge from the deck of a floating dry dock. He placed a portable metal ladder between the bulkhead on the shore and the upper deck of the barge. As he climbed the ladder, it slipped down the side of the barge causing him to fall upon the floating dock. He struck the dock with traumatic force landing on his head and right arm. The impact on his head resulted in a concussion and loss of orientation. In his disoriented state, he fell off the floating dock into the water where he subsequently drowned.

Keywords: DECKING, BARGE, DOCK, SLIP, SHIP, FALL, SLIPPERY SURFACE, DROWN, WATER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303083349			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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