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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102622859 - U. S. Army Corps Of Engineers
Inspection Information - Office: Lansing Area Office
Site Address:
U. S. Army Corps Of Engineers
St. Mary'S Falls Canal
Sault Ste. Marie,, MI 49783
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4432
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/08/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/14/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360406433 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100424 C01 | 02/21/1990 | 03/13/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100430 D03 | 02/21/1990 | 03/13/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100430 D04 | 02/21/1990 | 03/13/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Willful | 19100424 B03 | 02/21/1990 | 02/27/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 03001 | Other | 19100423 D01 | 02/21/1990 | 03/13/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:55 p.m. on November 28,1989, Employee #1 was scuba diving with a buddy diver to locate anchors that hold the ice booms in the St. Mary's River. Employee #1 and the buddy diver were using a crane barge and holding onto the crane cable, while at the surface and to guide themselves up and down. The water temperature was about 40 degrees and the current was approximately 2 knots. Both divers were wearing unisuits (dry suits). They had made three short dives before lunch. After an hour and a half, they re-entered the water. They could not locate the anchor on the first dive. Employee #1 exited the water by ladder to the barge. He walked across the barge, spoke briefly with the dive supervisor, and then re-entered the water. At the surface, Employee #1 mentioned to the buddy diver that it was hard to hold on in the current. The buddy diver called for the chase boat. The chase boat came up to Employee #1 and asked if he was OK . Employee #1 said he needed help getting out of the water. The chase boat got assistance but, as it was returning to him, Employee #1 let go of the cable and sank to the bottom (about 30 feet). Rescue divers located him about 90 minutes later. After four hours of life saving attempts, he was pronounced dead at 8:00 p.m.
Keywords: DIVING, DROWN, DIVER, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102622859 | Fatality | Cancer | Bridge, lock and lighthouse tenders |