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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109425314 - Nisbet Oyster Company Dba Goose Point Oysters
Inspection Information - Office: Washington Area Office
Site Address:
Nisbet Oyster Company Dba Goose Point Oysters
Niawakum River
South Bend, WA 98586
Mailing Address:
Star Route 146, South Bend, WA 98586
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0913
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/16/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/18/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360980528 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $2,000 | $70,000 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $72,500 |
| Current Penalty | $500 | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100151 B | 04/06/1994 | 04/20/1994 | $250 | $1,000 | $0 | 04/26/1994 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100151 B | 04/06/1994 | 04/20/1994 | $250 | $1,000 | $0 | 04/26/1994 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 02001 | Willful | 5A0001 | 04/06/1994 | 04/12/1994 | $7,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 04/26/1994 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 03001 | Other | 19040002 A | 04/06/1994 | 04/12/1994 | $0 | $500 | $0 | 04/26/1994 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Nine employees were aboard a 14 foot skiff, being transported from an oyster harvest bed. The skiff capsized and Employees #1 and #2 drowned. Seven other employees made it to shore. The skiff was overloaded. Only three of the nine employees wore life jackets and only four employees could swim. All nine employees were wearing wading boots. Several employees were wearing wading boots tied to their waists with shoelaces.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, WORK RULES, OVERLOADED, DROWN, LIFE JACKET, BOAT, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109425314 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 109425314 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |