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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300396959 - Omega Service Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Omega Service Industries, Inc.
101 Irish Bend Road
New Iberia, LA 70562
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/12/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Maritime
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/02/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100550029 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 19100023 A08 II | 08/22/1997 | 08/28/1997 | $4,000 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 F01 I | 08/22/1997 | 09/17/1997 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:45 a.m. on August 7, 1997, Employee #1, age 17, was removing old grating from an oil production platform when the 44 in. by 36 in. grating covering the conductor guide became displaced. According to witnesses, he was reaching to lock up to a lanyard when he went through the 39 in. circumference conductor guide and fell 46 ft 6 in. to the ground. Employee #1 was wearing fall protection but sustained internal injuries which resulted in his death.
Keywords: COVER, SHIPYARD, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, GRATING, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TIE-OFF
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300396959 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |