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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17422080 - Salmons Dredging Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Columbia Area Office
Site Address:
Salmons Dredging Corporation
Foot Of Herbert St.
Charleston, SC 29405
Mailing Address:
Po Box 42, Charleston, SC 29402
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4499
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/29/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Maritime
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/23/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360653505 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280 |
| Current Penalty | $280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 08/08/1988 | 08/11/1988 | $280 | $280 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 25, 1988, a 600 ton Manitowoc floating crane was used to raise a tug that had sunk in 45 ft of water. After the tug was raised to the surface, a crew of seven boarded to open hatches and pump water from ballast tanks. All seven crewmen were on deck when the aft sling, port side shackle (pin) failed. The tug re-entered the water, stern first. This created a suction that pulled all the employees under the water. They were not wearing personal flotation devices. All surfaced except Employee #1. Several underwater searches failed to locate his body. On July 24, 1988, the tug was again lifted to the surface and Employee #1's body was found in the crew compartment.
Keywords: EQUIPMENT FAILURE, DROWN, LIFE JACKET, BOAT, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17422080 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |