Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17420738 - Environmental Technicians Of S.C., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Columbia Area Office
Site Address:
Environmental Technicians Of S.C., Inc.
M/V "Captain Craig", Off Pennyroyal Rd., Sampit Ri
Georgetown, SC 29440
Mailing Address:
7325 Peppermill Parkway, North Charleston, SC 29418
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/26/1989
Planning Guide: Health-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/29/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360653554 |
| 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 | 19101001 D02 I | 09/01/1989 | 09/26/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
At about 3:20 p.m., an employee of Ramkhalawan, Incorporated was working aboard a naval tugboat in the ventilation and exhaust chamber of the engine room access compartment. This job was part of a ship breaking operation in which the tugboat was being dismantled and salvaged. The employee was using an oxygen and propane cutting torch to burn away bolts on two engine mufflers. During the operation a fire erupted, and the employee was burned to death.
Keywords: BURN, TORCH, SHIP, PROPANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17420738 | Occupation Not Listed |
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