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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101296341 - Washington Island Ferry Line Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Appleton Area Office
Site Address:
Washington Island Ferry Line Inc.
Rangeline Rd. - Ferry Terminal
Washington Island, WI 54246
Mailing Address:
Rangeline Rd.- Ferry Terminal, Washington Island, WI 54246
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4432
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/09/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Maritime
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/20/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360540603 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $330 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $330 |
| Current Penalty | $330 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $330 |
| 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 | 19170124 A | 08/03/1987 | 08/12/1987 | $180 | $180 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19170026 F | 08/03/1987 | 08/20/1987 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19030002 A01 | 08/03/1987 | 08/06/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19040002 A | 08/03/1987 | 08/20/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02003 | Other | 19170026 B | 08/03/1987 | 02/08/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02004A | Other | 19170026 C | 08/03/1987 | 08/20/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02004B | Other | 19170026 C | 08/03/1987 | 08/20/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 of a ferry line was assigned to do maintenance work on a ferry boat tied to a pier for winter storage. The boat was riding 3 to 4 feet from the pier. A ramp or gangway was not provided to access the boat. While entering or leaving the boat, Employee #1 fell into the water between the boat and the pier. He suffered a fatal skull fracture; drowning was the secondary cause of death. The accident causal factors were the lack of a gangway, ramp, and life vest.
Keywords: FRACTURE, DOCK, PIER, WORK RULES, SKULL, FALL, DROWN, LIFE JACKET, BOAT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101296341 | Fatality | Fracture | Ship captains and mates, except fishing boats |