OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221574510
MC MARINE, LLC
MOUNT VERNON, AL—
Event description
Employee dies from drowning after jumping off sinking boat
Investigation abstract
At 8:00 a.m. on June 16, 2023, an employee was working as a River Boat Captain for a shipbuilding and repairing facility. The employee was on the boat, which was attached to the barge during severe weather. The barge was damaged and began to sink due to the rough waters. The employee tried to evacuate to boat by jumping into the water. Due to the force coming from the boat sinking, the employee was pushed under the water and did not come up. The employee was confirmed dead when his body was found two hours later.
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 67 M
- Event type
- 1
- Occupation code
- 828
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