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Accident: 201922606 - Employee Dies After Suffering A Heart Attack In Cargo Hold
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 304573405 | 08/02/2002 | 4424 | Sea River Maritime, Inc. |
On August 1, 2002, Employee #1 donned a SCBA and entered the cargo hold of a barge to retrieve a rag. A tripod and all appropriate rescue equipment were set up above the cargo hatch. After he emerged from the hold, Employee #1 suggested that the crew practice confined space rescues. He reentered the cargo hold and the crew members were taking turns using the rescue equipment to crank him up when Employee #1 suffered a heart attack and died.
Keywords:
cardiovasc system, heart, barge, confined space, heart attack, cardiac arrest, ship, boat
| Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304573405 | Fatality | Other | Ship captains and mates, except fishing boats |