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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110418423 - Cajun Tank Service
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Cajun Tank Service
Hwy 23 S.
Venice, LA 70091
Mailing Address:
Pob 1409, Buras, LA 70041
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4491
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/22/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Maritime
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/25/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360333694 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
| 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 | 19180096 E | 05/09/1991 | 05/12/1991 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19180106 C | 05/09/1991 | 05/12/1991 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:55 a.m. on April 18, 1991, Employee #1 was helping two coworkers move diaphragm pumps on barge #TS167, which was leased to the Greenhill Petroleum Company. The three employees were cleaning hoppers on the barge and moving the pumps to get closer to the #3 and #4 hoppers. Employee #1, who was not wearing a flotation device, apparently fell off the barge into the water. His body was found at approximately 1:20 p.m. on April 19, 1991.
Keywords: LONGSHORING, BARGE, WORK RULES, CLEANING, FALL, DROWN, LIFE JACKET, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110418423 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |