Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102181898 - W Seneca Fd
Inspection Information - Office: Nys Dol Pesh Buffalo
Site Address:
W Seneca Fd
195 Lexington Green
West Seneca, NY 14224
Mailing Address:
2055 Union Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9224
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/30/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/30/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360174627 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:00 p.m. on July 26, 1987, Employee #1 was rescuing two people caught in the rapids of the swollen Buffalo Creek in West Seneca, NY. He became detached from his safety rope and was swept over the dam into the strong underflow. He was unable to free himself and drowned. Employee #1's body was retrieved downstream a short time later. He was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Keywords: ROPE, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, DROWN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102181898 | Fatality | Other | Firefighting occupations |
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