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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1707428.015 - Jones Fish Hatcheries & Distributors, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Jones Fish Hatcheries & Distributors, Llc
1596 North Warren Salem Road
North Jackson, OH 44451
Mailing Address:
Attn: Jason Urti 3433 Church Street, Cincinnati, OH 45244
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562998/All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/01/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/15/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2098341 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,625 |
| Current Penalty | $15,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,625 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100132 A | 12/04/2023 | 01/23/2024 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 2:00 p.m. on October 31, 2023, Employee #1 launched a 10-foot John Boat into an 11-acre pond. Employee #1 was tasked with winterizing and removing the water fountain/aerator towards the middle of the pond. A coworker deenergized the fountain/aerator then stood on the shore to observe Employee #1. Employee #1 began to unhook the fountain/aerator, separating it from the ropes that were anchored to cinder blocks. Employee #1 then attached a buoy to the rope in order to make the rope easy to locate after winter. (The fountain/aerator floats freely when not anchored; the only other restraint is the electrical cord running into the pond to the shore.) Employee #1 then pulled the fountain/aerator into the boat to gain access to the power cord cap connectors still attached. Employee #1 was having a hard time separating the cord cap connectors when the event occurred. Employee #1 fell out of the 10-foot John Boat due to leaning over the edge of the boat, combined with the weight of the water fountain/aerator. Employee #1 was not wearing a floatation device. When Employee #1 entered the water, Employee #1 attempted to swim back towards the 10-foot John Boat. The 10-foot John Boat was still under power and moving in circles around Employee #1, making it difficult to get to. The depth of the pond is estimated at 10 feet. The coworker was assessing the situation from the shore and made the decision to strip down and attempt a rescue. Employee #1 was at least 30 yards away from the coworker. The coworker was able to swim out to Employee #1 to attempt a rescue. The coworker began to swim with Employee #1 towards the shore. Employee #1 began to go limp, and the coworker was not able to get to shore with Employee #1 due to fatigue. The coworker released Employee #1 and swam to the 10-foot John Boat. The coworker got the 10-foot John Boat to the shore and called 911. Employee #1 was recovered at a depth of 9.7 feet by the Jackson Township Fire Department. Employee #1 drowned.
Keywords: Boat, Drown, Drowning, John Boat, Leaning over, Protective Clothing, Removing, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1707428.015 | 22 | M | Fatality | Biological technicians |