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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1420166.015 - White Electrical Construction Company
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
White Electrical Construction Company
Gpa Garden City Terminal Cb-4
Garden City, GA 31405
Mailing Address:
400 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/01/2019
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 02/23/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1483610 | ||
| Inspection | 1420219 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 1:30 p.m. on July 31, 2019, Employee #1 and a coworker, employed by a construction company, were in a 10-foot long Tracker Jon Boat on the river at a port terminal. The jon boat was tied to a tug/push boat, which was secured to the front rake edge of a crane barge. Employee #1, the jon boat operator, was sitting by the outboard motor, and his coworker was sitting in the middle of the jon boat. Employee #1 untied the jon boat from the tug/push boat and pushed away. The jon boat was caught by the river's current, causing the boat to turn and smash against the crane barge. The jon boat began taking on water and then capsized. Both employees fell into the water. The coworker was able to reach a ladder on the side of the crane barge and exit the water. Employee #1 never surfaced and drowned.
Keywords: Barge, Boat, Collision, Construction, Crane, Drown, Drowning, Equipment Operator, John Boat, River, Roll-Over, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1420166.015 | 37 | M | Fatality | Electricians |