Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201780749 - Diver Is Killed When Crushed Between Barge And Wreck

Accident Summary Nr: 201780749 -- Report ID: 0935000 -- Event Date: 01/06/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
308516814	01/06/2005	7389	561990	Fred Devine Diving And Salvage Co.

Abstract: On January 6, 2005, Employee #1, a commercial diver, was diving at the wreck of a fishing vessel. He was at a depth of 6 to 8 ft below the water surface obtaining measurements in order to attach lifting slings. It appears he may have been crushed between the derrick barge being used to raise the wreck and the wreck. Employee #1 was killed due to asphyxiation.

Keywords: chest, barge, asphyxiated, installing, diving, caught between, crushed, sling, diver, work surface

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	308516814			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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