Inspection 344582127 OPENED JAN 26, 2020Closed
Mile Marker 58 Mississippi River, Convent, LA 70723 · Inland Water Freight Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 25, 2020 (fatal): Employee is killed after falling into mississippi river
At 8:15 a.m. on January 25, 2020, an employee was inspecting cables mooring barges to one another and then fell into the Mississippi River. While attempts were made to rescue the employee, the employee drowned after getting swept under two 40 foot barges drafting 1 foot. The river current was 4.09 miles per hour. hour.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1915.158(b)(3) · Lifesaving equipment |
Serious | $13,494 | $10,795 | Jul 20, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1915.158(b)(5) · Lifesaving equipment |
Serious | $13,494 | $10,795 | Jul 20, 2020 | Final |