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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101638062 - Production Management Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Production Management Industries
Grand Isle Platform 9 (Off Shore 6-12 Miles)
Grand Isle, LA 70358
Mailing Address:
3703 S. Lewis Street, New Iberia, LA 70560
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/20/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/28/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360156756 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,920 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,920 |
| Current Penalty | $640 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $640 |
| 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 | 19150014 A01 I | 04/23/1987 | 04/28/1987 | $640 | $640 | $0 | 05/18/1987 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19150073 E | 04/23/1987 | 04/28/1987 | $640 | $640 | $0 | 05/18/1987 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260106 A | 08/25/1988 | 08/31/1988 | $320 | $320 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260352 C | 08/25/1988 | 08/31/1988 | $320 | $320 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19150007 A02 | 04/23/1987 | 05/19/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/18/1987 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:15 p.m. on March 18, 1987, a crew of six employees was repairing the end of a concrete barge on Lake Maurepas. They ignited flammable paraffin wax fumes that were in the compartments of the barge, causing an explosion and fire. Employees #1 through #3 were killed, and Employees #4 through #9 sustained burns and other injuries. Employees #4 through #6 were hospitalized.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, BARGE, REPAIR, VAPOR, FIRE, CHEMICAL VAPOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101638062 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 101638062 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 101638062 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 101638062 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 101638062 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 101638062 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 101638062 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 101638062 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported |