Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 64972.015 - Several employees drown when a barge sinks

Accident Summary Nr: 64972.015 -- Report ID: 0627100 -- Event Date: 04/08/2014
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
985953.015	07/21/2014		488320	Logistic Service, Inc.

Abstract: At 3:15 p.m. on April 8, 2014, several employees were working on a barge identifying coils. A loud noise was heard by dock workers. The barge suddenly listed towards the Arkansas side of the Mississippi River. The barge took on water and sank within 10-15 seconds. The employees drowned.

Keywords: Barge, Drowning, Explosion

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	985953.015	37	M	Fatality		Laborers, except construction

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