Inspection Detail

Inspection: 306328436 - City Of Bandon

Inspection Information - Office: Medford

Inspection Nr: 306328436

Report ID: 1054116

Date Opened: 12/22/2003

Site Address:
City Of Bandon
South Jetty S W Sixth St
Bandon, OR 97411

Mailing Address:
Po Box 67, Bandon, OR 97411

Union Status: Union

SIC:9111

NAICS: 921110/Executive Offices

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: LocalGovt

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 01/06/2004

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 01/06/2004

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101620466

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201621539

Event: 12/22/2003

Employee dies from sneaker wave

On December 22, 2003, Employee #1 was assisting in the rescue of a young boy who was carried out to sea by a sneaker wave. As Employee #1 manned a life line from a beach, for a rescue swimmer, another sneaker wave rushed up on the beach and swept Employee #1 under the surf. Employee #1 was retrieved and rescue personnel attempted to provide medical treatment, but Employee #1 died.

Keywords: LUNG, CAUGHT BY, CAUGHT BETWEEN, SWIM, WATER

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	306328436			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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