Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106056435 - Naval Air Station
Inspection Information - Office: Region 09; San Francisco
Site Address:
Naval Air Station
Lemoore Naval Air Station
Lemoore, CA 93246
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:9711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/11/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/08/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360443998 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| 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 | Serious | 19100134 B05 | 08/07/1990 | 08/10/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 F03 | 08/07/1990 | 08/10/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100134 F02 II | 08/07/1990 | 08/10/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19101200 F05 I | 08/07/1990 | 08/13/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 F05 II | 08/07/1990 | 08/13/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19101200 H | 08/07/1990 | 08/10/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was performing operational tests on the Mark-2 SCBA using a 9057-00 portable test console. The tests were being conducted with nitrogen gas rather than breathable air. Employee #1 was found dead with the face piece of the SCBA securely attached to his face and the SCBA regulator in the emergency position, allowing a constant flow of nitrogen gas into the face piece and his breathing zone. There were no witnesses. The sheriff's investigation is still open as of July 19, 1990; however, the sheriff's investigator stated that accidental death is indicated.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, WORK RULES, INHALATION, NITROGEN, SCBA, POISONING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106056435 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |
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