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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1779976.015 - Wild Alaska Shellfish Company
Inspection Information - Office: Northwest Area Office
Site Address:
Wild Alaska Shellfish Company
South Of Duke Island Near Sisters Island- 54�51.270' N 131�17.350' W Bar Harbor Float 8, Stall 22
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Mailing Address:
4154 South Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 114112/Shellfish Fishing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/04/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/11/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2219337 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $24,829 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,829 |
| Current Penalty | $8,868 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,868 |
| 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 | 19100410 A01 | 03/14/2025 | 03/26/2025 | $0 | $3,547 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100410 A03 | 03/14/2025 | 03/26/2025 | $0 | $3,547 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100420 A | 03/14/2025 | 05/12/2025 | $2,128 | $3,547 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100421 B02 | 03/14/2025 | 04/09/2025 | $0 | $3,547 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100421 B03 | 03/14/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100421 D02 | 03/14/2025 | $2,483 | $3,547 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100426 C01 | 03/14/2025 | $2,128 | $3,547 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100426 C02 | 03/14/2025 | $2,128 | $3,547 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 3:18 p.m. on October 2, 2024, Employee #1, employed as a shellfish fishing diver near Sisters Island, was diving for Geoducks in an area experiencing strong tides and rough seas. After starting his second dive of the day, Employee #1 radioed the tender aboard the vessel to request to be brought back in. Shortly after, he radioed the tender to stop bringing him in. At the same time, the captain of the vessel, who was also diving, requested to be brought in. The tender cleated Employee #1 off to the boat and began assisting the captain. Once the captain was aboard the vessel, both the captain and the tender saw Employee #1 emerge at the surface and then resubmerge. When the victim re-emerged without any sign of movement, they began bringing him in. Once on the boat, it was determined that his diving mask had been ripped off, and sand and dirt were inside the mask. The cause of death was determined to be drowning due to ocean water, tide, and current conditions.
Keywords: Boat, Drown, Drowning, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive, Vessel--Container
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1779976.015 | 39 | M | Fatality | Captains and other officers, fishing vessels |