A worker drowned in an aqueduct after he became trapped in a drain. A student who was unfamiliar with the surroundings, untrained and afraid of water was working with the victim. The two were working in hip-deep water when the victim was pulled down into the drain by the water pressure. The aqueduct was located underground and was not easily accessible by rescuers. The young assistant was not able to rescue him. An investigation of this drowning came up with a number of recommendations to make this and similar workplaces safer. This incident occurred in a confined space, where strict work safety […]