Waterhorse Charters
Fall, contact incident onboard water vehicle — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | Waterhorse Charters | Report ID | 2024109829 |
| Address | 1617 Quivira Road | City, State ZIP | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92109 |
| Event Date | October 22, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Fall, contact incident onboard water vehicle | Source of Injury | Motorboat, motorized yacht |
| Secondary Source | Existing opening, hole in constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 485510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.76000, -117.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had been preparing a 38-foot dive boat for an upcoming trip. He went to retrieve coffee (stock) from a 46-foot boat that was tied to the dock and was undergoing maintenance. Upon walking onto this boat, the employee fell down an open manhole and contacted various pieces of compressed air equipment. The employee sustained four broken ribs, a pneumothorax, and bruised knees.
Incident Summary
On October 22, 2024, a worker at Waterhorse Charters in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA suffered multiple severe wounds and internal injuries to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as fall, contact incident onboard water vehicle, with motorboat, motorized yacht identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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