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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311900419 - Mellwood Horticultural Training Center
Inspection Information - Office: Baltimore Area Office
Site Address:
Mellwood Horticultural Training Center
Washington Navy Yard, Pier No. 1
Washington, DC 20374
Mailing Address:
5606 Dower House Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7349
NAICS: 561720/Janitorial Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/15/2008
Emphasis: S:Fall From Height
Case Closed: 06/02/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102040680 |
Investigation Summary
On May 9, 2008, a janitorial worker was walking to lunch with a coworker. They were walking along a riverwalk along the Anacostia River that was open to the public. There was a low wall between the riverwalk and the river. At some point during their journey, the employee fell into a slip adjacent to the Anacostia River. According to witnesses, the employee fell into the water and never resurfaced. His body was retrieved from the slip by divers, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: JANITOR, RIVER, FALL, DROWN, LOST BALANCE, DIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311900419 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |