Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 924662 - Employee drowns after equipment lands in canal
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109685933 | 11/16/1993 | 0174 | 0 | Via Tropical Fruits, Inc. |
Abstract: Employee #1 was returning from the field after a day's work. He was riding a 1994 Honda TRX 300. He had used the machine all day and was in a hurry as he left the field. He accelerated his machine and left the other employees behind. When he reached the end of the field road, Employee #1 tried to turn to the left; however, he was moving too fast to negotiate the turn and he and the machine landed in a canal that runs parallel to the main exit road. At this point, Employee #1 was uninjured, but he had landed in approximately 8 feet of water and he could not swim. He drowned and was found by the employees that he had left behind.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109685933 | Fatality | Amputation | Occupation not reported |
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