Safety Incidents OSHA Severe Injury Reports · 2015–2025
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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221666480

US APPLICATORS, LLC

Event
Drown, Drowning, Sprayed, Swim, Tree, Water
NAICS
561730
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#347489064
Employer profile
US APPLICATORS, LLC
Summary number
221666480
Report ID
0626300

Event description

Employee drowns while inspecting bushes

Investigation abstract

At 5:30 p.m. on May 15, 2024, Employee #1 was spraying herbicide on bushes and trees when he attempted to swim across a small body of water to inspect the vegetation located in the middle. Unfortunately, the employee drowned in the water during the attempt.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 20 M

    Event type
    14

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