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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102623220 - Morrish-Wallace Construction, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Lansing Area Office
Site Address:
Morrish-Wallace Construction, Inc
520 N. Main
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Mailing Address:
P.O. Hbox 265, Cheboygan, MI 49721
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4492
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/26/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/18/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360406409 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19040008 | 03/13/1991 | 03/16/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On October 1, 1990, Employee #1 and a crew were aboard a vessel that was pulling two barges from Monroe, MI, to Alpena, MI. As the vessel crossed Lake Huron, it was swamped by a huge wave and sank immediately. Three of the four crew members made it safely to the barges. Employee #1, who was wearing a life vest, was washed away. After spending several hours in 52 F degree water, he was overcome by hypothermia and died.
Keywords: OVEREXPOSURE, BOAT, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102623220 | Fatality | Other | Ship captains and mates, except fishing boats |