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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100403617 - Marine Hydraulics International Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Norfolk Area Office
Site Address:
Marine Hydraulics International Inc.
U.S.S. America, Norfolk Naval Station, Pier 12
Norfolk, VA 23511
Mailing Address:
543 E. Indian River Road, Norfolk, VA 23523
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/12/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/05/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360654479 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $640 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $640 |
| Current Penalty | $380 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $380 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19150007 C01 | 12/16/1986 | 12/19/1986 | $380 | $640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19150016 B | 12/16/1986 | 12/19/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and a coworker opened the cover to a void in an aircraft carrier. Employee #1 went into the void before the atmosphere was checked by a competent person. He had gone approximately 5 feet into the tank to check for oil or water when he realized something was wrong and tried to climb out. The coworker said that he appeared dizzy and weak. Employee #1 fell approximately 26 feet to the bottom of the void, sustaining fatal chest injuries. Tests after the accident revealed a 7 percent oxygen atmosphere approximately 5 feet from the top of the void.
Keywords: CHEST, OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, SHIPYARD, AIRCRAFT CARRIER, CONFINED SPACE, WORK RULES, SCBA, DIZZINESS, FALL PROTECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100403617 | Fatality | Cancer | Occupation not reported |