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Inspection: 111135091 - City Of High Point - East Side Treatment Plant
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Raleigh
Site Address:
City Of High Point - East Side Treatment Plant
5895 Riverdale Dr.
High Point, NC 27282
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 230, High Point, NC 27261
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9511
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/18/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/02/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360490262 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working above the 14 ft 4 in. waste scum pit filled with 12 ft of foam/waste mixture. Employee #1 removed the existing grating section, which measured 32 in. by 48 in., to install a water hose for defoaming. Employee #1 fell into the opening while either trying to replace the grating section or stepping onto an improperly seated grating. Employee #1 died of asphyxia as a result of drowning.
Keywords:asphyxiated, installing, work rules, grating, pit, fall, fall protection, drown
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111135091 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Biological technicians |