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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316629773 - Iowa Dnr - Lake Manawa State Park
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Iowa Dnr - Lake Manawa State Park
1100 South Shore Drive
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:9199
NAICS: 921190/Other General Government Support
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/01/2012
Emphasis: S:Fatality Catastrophe
Case Closed: 12/12/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100522648 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 880004 | 10/02/2012 | 11/16/2012 | $2,250 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 880004 | 10/02/2012 | 11/16/2012 | $2,250 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 31, 2012, Employee #1, an employee of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources - Lake Manawa State Park, was mowing with a commercial zero-turn mower along a canal embankment. The soil "sloughed-off" allowing the mower to fall down the embankment into the grass and canal water area. Employee #1 was pinned underneath the mower and unable to move. Employee #1 was pronounced dead on the scene from potential drowning. The mower's safety ROPS bar was removed from the machine prior to use. No seat belt was in use. The CSHO is awaiting reports from local law enforcement as well as the local medical examiner to determine the cause of death. The CSHO noted a lack of training, safety and health programs, and a lack of proper protective equipment for use when cutting grass.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, ASPHYXIATED, PPE, PINNED, ROPS, SEAT BELT, DROWN, UNTRAINED, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316629773 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Painters, construction and maintenance |