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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102298361 - Sipco Marine, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Sipco Marine, Inc.
2500 Mlk Drive
Port Arthur, TX 77640
Mailing Address:
7702 Fm 1960, Suite 100, Humble, TX 77346
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1721
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/07/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/07/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360410492 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS SANDBLASTING FROM A SHELF-LIKE AREA AT THE TOP OF A TANKER SHIP'S BULKHEAD. SANDBLASTING WAS BEING DONE AS PREP WORK FOR PAINTING THE TANKER'S HOLD. THE SHELF WAS 4 FEET WIDE AND SLANTED ABOUT 30 DEGREES TOWARD THE HOLD. EMPLOYEE #1 SLIPPED AND FELL 50 FEET TO THE BOTTOM OF THE HOLD. INTERVIEWS WITH MANAGEMENT AND CO-WORKERS INDICATED THAT EMPLOYEE #1, DESPITE CO-WORKERS WARNINGS, ACTED ON HIS OWN AND AGAINST COMPANY POLICY. THE EMPLOYEE WAS KILLED.
Keywords: SHIPYARD, WORK RULES, SLIP, TANK CLEANING, SHIP, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, SANDBLASTING, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102298361 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |