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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 116434432 - Newport News Shipbuilding And Drydock Company
Inspection Information - Office: Norfolk Area Office
Site Address:
Newport News Shipbuilding And Drydock Company
4101 Washington Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/06/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/17/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361860398 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19150012 D02 | 10/06/1997 | 11/07/1997 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #3, all shipyard workers, were overcome by hydrogen sulfide and/or methane gases from raw liquid sewage that leaked into the collection, holding, and transfer (CHT) pump room in which they were working. The three employees were rendered unconscious and subsequently drowned in the sewage.
Keywords: ENCLOSED SPACE, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, SHIPYARD, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, NATURAL GAS, GAS, SHIP, DROWN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116434432 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | ||
| 2 | 116434432 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | ||
| 3 | 116434432 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |