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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303188809 - Aquatic Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Aquatic Systems, Inc.
Century Village/19200 Lincoln Drive
Boca Raton, FL 33428
Mailing Address:
426 Sw 12 Avenue, Deerfield Beach, FL 33402
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/05/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/17/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100673904 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,800 |
| Current Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,800 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 07/09/2001 | 10/02/2001 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 A | 07/09/2001 | 07/12/2001 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 07/09/2001 | 07/19/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 9, 2001, Employee #1 and a coworker were using a boat to apply herbicide to a lake. After launching the boat, Employee #1 got into the bow of the boat while the coworker steered the boat using the outboard engine mounted on the stern. At some point, Employee #1 stood up and placed his hands on the gunnels of the boat pushing the starboard side of the boat below the surface of the water. Employee #1 panicked and jumped up onto the herbicide tank, located mid-ship, and then onto the coworker, shouting that he could not swim. They both fell over the stern of the boat and the boat sank. Employee #1 drowned.
Keywords: PPE, FALL, DROWN, BOAT, CHEMICAL, UNSTABLE LOAD, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303188809 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |