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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100381045 - Dive Tech International Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Dive Tech International Inc.
Power Line Road
Crystal River, FL 32629
Mailing Address:
10851 Endeavor Way, Largo, FL 33543
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/29/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/12/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360146260 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,860 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,860 |
| Current Penalty | $2,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,400 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100410 C01 | 01/31/1986 | 02/06/1986 | $400 | $810 | $0 | 02/25/1986 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100420 B01 | 01/31/1986 | 02/06/1986 | $400 | $810 | $0 | 02/25/1986 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100421 D01 | 01/31/1986 | 02/06/1986 | $400 | $810 | $0 | 02/25/1986 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100424 B04 | 01/31/1986 | 02/06/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/25/1986 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100422 B03 | 01/31/1986 | 02/06/1986 | $400 | $810 | $0 | 02/25/1986 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100424 C01 | 01/31/1986 | 02/06/1986 | $400 | $810 | $0 | 02/25/1986 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100430 D04 | 01/31/1986 | 02/03/1986 | $400 | $810 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
TWO COMMERCIAL DIVERS WERE KILLED WHEN THEY WERE DRAWN INTO AN INTAKE PIPE WHICH CARRIED COOLING WATER TO A NUCLEAR REACTOR IN AN ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT. THE PUMPING SYSTEM HAD BEEN MISTAKENLY LEFT RUNNING WHILE THE DIVERS WERE ENGAGED IN CLEANING AND INSPECTING ACTIVIES. DESPITE THE POOR VISIBILITY AND THE RESTRICTED CONFIGURATION OF THE WORK AREA, THE DIVERS WERE USING SCUBA GEAR WITH NO SURFACE LINE TENDING. SINCE ACCESS INTO THE DIVE AREA WAS THROUGH A MANHOLE, NO ONE TOPSIDE COULD MONITOR THE LOCATION OF THE INWATER DIVER. WHEN THE FIRST DIVER FAILED TO REAPPEAR IN A TIMELY FASHION, THE SECOND DIVER ENTERED THE WATER TO BEGIN A SEARCH FOR HIM. THE RESCUE DIVER ALSO BECAME TRAPPED IN THE MECHANICALLY INDUCED CURRENTS. ONLY AFTER THE PUMPS WERE SHUT DOWN WERE THE BODIES RECOVERED.
Keywords: SCUBA, DIVING, PIPE, DROWN, MANHOLE, DIVER, COMMERCIAL DIVING, POOR VISIBILITY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100381045 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 100381045 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |