Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14286348 - Tugboat captain drowns when tug rolls over in heavy sea

Accident Summary Nr: 14286348 -- Report ID: 0214700 -- Event Date: 11/29/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
102877669	11/29/1993	1542	0	Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co.

Abstract: On November 28, 1993, Employee #1, the captain of the tug boat "Hoosier State", had been assigned to stand by and assist the dredge "Alaska" of the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company. Employee #1 was in the wheel house when weather conditions deteriorated and the "Hoosier State" rolled over in heavy (10 to 15 ft) seas. He did not survive.

Keywords: ROLL-OVER, CONSTRUCTION, DROWN, WATER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	102877669			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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