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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301184495 - Bureau Of Indian Affair/Wapato Irrigation Project
Inspection Information - Office: Washington Area Office
Site Address:
Bureau Of Indian Affair/Wapato Irrigation Project
Near Pumphouse Rd & Latteral C
Wapato, WA 98951
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 220, Wapato, WA 98951
Union Status: Union
SIC:4971
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/27/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/04/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101580124 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 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 | 19100022 C | 10/26/1998 | 12/14/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was removing water checks, which are boards used to meter the water in irrigation ditches, when he fell into the water. Employee #1 was pulled by the current through the drainage culvert. Employee #1 was found approximately 75 yards from the water gate face down in the water. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene from fresh water drowning.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, AGRICULTURE, DROWN, IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301184495 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |