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Accident: 201522174 - Employee Drowns After Fall From Barge
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123158628 | 10/15/2004 | 1629 | Concavage Marine Construction Co. |
On October 14, 2004, Employee #1 was standing on the edge of a spud barge, measuring 35- feet long, attempting to secure a wooden spud in place. The barge had been in use for approximately three months and was loaded with construction materials, leaving little surface area for walking and working. Additionally, the weather was inclement and Employee #1 was not wearing a personal floatation device. As Employee #1 was securing the spud, he fell overboard and drowned.
Keywords:
barge, ppe, construction, fall, slippery surface, drown, work surface, water
| End Use | Proj Type | Proj Cost | Stories | NonBldgHt | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreline development, dam, reservoir | Maintenance or repair | Under $50,000 | X | ||||
| Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123158628 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | FallDist: FallHt: Cause: Forming for piers or pylons FatCause: Drown, non-lethal fall |