Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202517942 - Worker Drowns in Fish Diverter

Accident Summary Nr: 202517942 -- Report ID: 0950624 -- Event Date: 10/16/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125843144	10/17/2008	4971	221310	Woodbridge Irrigation District

Abstract: On October 16, 2008, a worker entered a fish diverter where the water was approximately seven to eight ft deep. He went into the diverter to retrieve a flow meter that was accidently dropped into it. The worker dove into the water and within several seconds emerged in a disorientated state. The worker did not respond to his supervisor's verbal orders. The worker then sank into the water and did not emerge again. His body was retrieved by a coworker approximately 15 minutes later. CPR was unsuccessful as the worker had drowned.

Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, CPR, SUFFOCATED, DROWN, IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, WATER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125843144			Fatality	Other	Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators

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