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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301995262 - North American Fabricators, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
North American Fabricators, Llc
208 North American Court
Houma, LA 70363
Mailing Address:
208 North American Court, Houma, LA 70363
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3732
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/08/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Maritime
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/10/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100550722 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,900 |
| Current Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| 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 | 19150116 B | 07/19/1999 | 07/22/1999 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19150116 D | 07/19/1999 | 07/22/1999 | $0 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19150116 J | 07/19/1999 | 07/22/1999 | $0 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On June 2, 1999, Employee #1 was part of a crew assigned to turn over a 12 ft square by 10 in. thick deck hatch cover on a ship under construction to install a gasket on the underside of the it. They were using I-bolts screwed into the top of the hatch to lift one side at a time and crib up under it. Once this was done, they choked the hatch with a nylon sling and signaled the crane operator to raise it. The plan was for it to be raised from a horizontal to a vertical position and then let down so its bottom side would be face up. During the lift the sling came off the hatch cover while it was nearly vertical. For some reason, Employee #1 ran under the side that was falling to the deck. The 6,000 lb hatch cover fell on him, causing multiple fractures and trauma. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Keywords: FRACTURE, COVER, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, CRUSHED, SHIP, MECH MAT HANDLING, SLING, UNSTABLE LOAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301995262 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |