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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17704677 - Hiller Systems Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Norfolk Area Office
Site Address:
Hiller Systems Inc.
Norfolk Shipbuilding And Drydock Co.
Norfolk, VA 23523
Mailing Address:
2220 Paramount Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23320
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: No Insp/Other
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference:
Planning Guide: Health-Maritime
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/16/1995
| 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 | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 19150099 E02 II | 08/30/1993 | 09/29/1993 | $3,000 | $6,300 | $0 | 09/22/1993 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were working in the engine room of the vessel "Cape Diamond." while the low pressure carbon dioxide fire extinguishing system was being tested. When the system discharged and flooded the engine room, carbon dioxide displaced the oxygen in the room and Employees #1 and #2 died of asphyxia.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, ASPHYXIATED, SHIP, CARBON DIOXIDE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17704677 | Occupation Not Listed |