Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17429804 - Oceanic Steamship Company Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Oceanic Steamship Company Inc.
Pier 76, Port Of Miami
Miami, FL 33132
Mailing Address:
1007 N. American Way, Miami, FL 33132
Union Status: Union
SIC:4491
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/30/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Maritime
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/06/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360134779 |
Investigation Summary
A ship's crew was using a gasoline-powered pump to dewater a hold. Adequate venting was not provided and the crew members were overcome by carbon monoxide. Employees #1 and #2 were not involved in any onboard activities, but were working in the company office. They heard a call for help from the ship and rushed onto the ship of their own volition. Employees #1 and #2 were overcome by carbon monoxide while attempting to rescue the crew members. Employee #1 died of carbon monoxide poisoning and Employee #2 was hospitalized.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, VENTILATION, SHIP, POISONING, OVEREXPOSURE, CARBON MONOXIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17429804 | Fatality | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 17429804 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported |
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