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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18170050 - West Coast Blue Mussel Co. Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Washington Area Office
Site Address:
West Coast Blue Mussel Co. Inc.
Penn Cove
Coupeville, WA 98239
Mailing Address:
701 N. Main, Coupeville, WA 98239
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0913
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/06/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/19/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360690861 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| Current Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 10/04/1990 | 10/10/1990 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040002 A | 10/04/1990 | 10/10/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating an open outboard motor boat carrying mussels to shore. Due in part to improper load distribution, the boat swamped, then nosedived. Employee #1 and the two passengers were flipped into the water. None of the three was wearing life jackets. All three left the floating boat and swam toward shore. The two passengers arrived safely at shore. Employee #1 drowned.
Keywords: DELIVERY WORK, EJECTED, OVERLOADED, DROWN, LIFE JACKET, BOAT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18170050 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |