Accident Report Detail
Accident: 201580081 - Employee Drowns
Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
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301184495 | 08/27/1998 | 4971 | Bureau Of Indian Affair/Wapato Irrigation Project |
Employee #1 was removing water checks, which are boards used to meter the water in irrigation ditches, when he fell into the water. Employee #1 was pulled by the current through the drainage culvert. Employee #1 was found approximately 75 yards from the water gate face down in the water. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene from fresh water drowning.
Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
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1 | 301184495 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |