Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 740357 - Employee drowns in canal

Accident Summary Nr: 740357 -- Report ID: 0931500 -- Event Date: 02/04/1989
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
107128001	02/07/1989	4911	0	Pacific Gas & Electric

Abstract: Employee #1 and a coworker were clearing ice and debris from a canal in Deer Creek Powerhouse. They opened all gates to break up the ice. The coworker heard wood breaking and a splash and saw Employee #1 fall into a whirlpool. He handed Employee #1 a rake handle but the employee could not hold on. He drowned.

Keywords: CANAL, FALL, DROWN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	107128001			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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