Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200784429 - Diver Drowns When Lifeline Is Caught by Water Pump

Accident Summary Nr: 200784429 -- Report ID: 0626300 -- Event Date: 05/12/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
309578367	05/13/2008	7389	561990	International Diving Services

Abstract: On May 12, 2008, an employee of a diving service dove into a 500,000-gallon freshwater tank to conduct an annual inspection of the internal structure. His lifeline became caught when a water pump actuated unexpectedly, and he was killed. The cause of death was asphyxiation.

Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, DIVING, LOCKOUT, DROWN, PUMP, TANK, DIVER, WATER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	309578367			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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