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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18168906 - Diamond K
Inspection Information - Office: Washington Area Office
Site Address:
Diamond K
Vessel Gem State, Sperry Dock, Ruston Way
Tacoma, WA 98402
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 11228, Portland, OR 97211
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/27/1990
Emphasis: L:Ship
Case Closed: 01/22/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360690812 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 2 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,140 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,140 |
| 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 | 19150007 A01 | 12/14/1990 | 12/21/1990 | $0 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19150012 C01 | 12/14/1990 | 12/20/1990 | $420 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19150092 B01 | 12/14/1990 | 12/17/1990 | $360 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19150099 H | 12/14/1990 | 12/20/1990 | $360 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 19150136 C | 12/14/1990 | 12/17/1990 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 03001 | Other | 19100305 G02 II | 12/14/1990 | 12/20/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 03002 | Other | 19100305 G02 III | 12/14/1990 | 12/20/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees of Employee/Employer #1 rented a gasoline-powered pump and took it into a tank two decks below the weather deck to pump out some water. The tank was the aft peak tank aboard the vessel Gem State. After 1 1/2 to 2 hours of operation, Employee #2 became dizzy as he climbed the ladder out of the tank and passed out just outside the manhole. He was discovered by Employee #3, who went for help. Employee #3 returned with Employees #4 through #9 after calling 911. Employee #3 sent another employee down to shut off the pump. Fire fighters #10 through #27 arrived on the scene and gave oxygen to Employee #2 and evacuated him. They then began three rescue attempts of Employee #1. Some fire fighters were not wearing any respiratory equipment. No ventilation was provided in the tank and no testing for carbon monoxide was conducted.
Keywords: TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, TOXIC FUMES, PUMP, TANK, CARBON MONOXIDE, VENTILATION, FAINTED, POISONING, WORK RULES, CONFINED SPACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18168906 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 18168906 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 18168906 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 18168906 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported |