Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201760477 - EMPLOYEE DROWNS IN CREEK

Accident Summary Nr: 201760477 -- Report ID: 0626600 -- Event Date: 02/24/1998
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301311460	02/26/1998	4922	0	Texas Utilities Co - Lonestar Pipeline Unit

Abstract: Employee #1 was walking a pipeline that ran under a creek inspecting for leaks. The bank of the creek was approximately 10 to 12 ft high and 15 to 20 ft wide with a steep slop of approximately 70 degrees. The creek was 7 to 8 ft deep. Employee #1 either fell or slipped down the embankment or went down the embankment and slipped trying to climb back up. The cause of death was accidental drowning. Employee #1 did not know how to swim.

Keywords: EMBANKMENT, SLIP, RIVER, SLIPPERY SURFACE, DROWN, SLOPE, SWIM

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301311460			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

Thank You for Visiting Our Website

You are exiting the Department of Labor's Web server.

The Department of Labor does not endorse, takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over the linked organization or its views, or contents, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or accessibility of the information contained on the destination server. The Department of Labor also cannot authorize the use of copyrighted materials contained in linked Web sites. Users must request such authorization from the sponsor of the linked Web site. Thank you for visiting our site. Please click the button below to continue.