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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1435045.015 - Roen Salvage Company
Inspection Information - Office: Eau Claire Area Office
Site Address:
Roen Salvage Company
Lake Superior, Near Minnesota Point
Superior, WI 54880
Mailing Address:
180 East Redwood Street P.O. Box 26, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237990/Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/02/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/20/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1504109 |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on September 30, 2019, Employee #1, a 68-year-old, male employee, and two coworkers were operating a Monarch brand, 21-foot long, aluminum-hulled boat, in Lake Superior, to inspect floating/dredged sediment from a discharge pipe, in Duluth, MN. Due to severe weather, e.g., a combination of high winds and waves, the boat then capsized and its engine failed. In response, the two coworkers swam to shore with their lifejackets and contacted the U.S. Coast Guard and EMS for assistance. Afterwards, Employee #1 was recovered and despite lifesaving efforts, he drowned and was pronounced dead, at the scene.
Keywords: Boat, Drown, Drowning, Engine, Lost consciousness, Malfunction, Obstructed Egress, Operating, Overturn, Pipe, Police, River, Safe, Sand, Water, Weather
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1435045.015 | 68 | M | Fatality | Captains and other officers, fishing vessels |