Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202464723 - Two Employees Drowned in Pond While Cleaning Intake Valve

Accident Summary Nr: 202464723 -- Report ID: 0950643 -- Event Date: 03/28/2007
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
310196720	03/29/2007	0172	111332	Clos Pepe

Abstract: On March 28, 2007, Employees #1 and #2 were using kayak to enter the water to clean an intake valve in a large pond. They drowned. They were reported missing by family that evening and their bodies were extricated by Sheriffs' Department the following morning. According to interviews, the task was regularly assigned. Employees had poor swimming skills and were not issued life jackets.

Keywords: REPAIR, CLEANING, DROWN, LIFE JACKET, WATER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310196720			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported
2	310196720			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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