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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303076160 - T. T. Barge Cleaning, Mile 183 Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
T. T. Barge Cleaning, Mile 183 Inc.
7324 Hwy 405
Donalsonville, LA 70346
Mailing Address:
Pob 1287, 7324 Hwy 405, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/21/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Maritime
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/12/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100550813 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,400 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19150012 A01 | 09/29/1999 | 10/05/1999 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 10/27/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19150012 D01 | 09/29/1999 | 10/05/1999 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 10/27/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, of T.T. Barge Cleaning, Donaldsville, LA, was on a crew of four cleaning the vapor header of a barge. Employee #1 was instructed to get his mask in preparation for entering the #1 compartment for some minor cleaning, but was told not to enter the tank until the oxygen and LEL readings were complete. Employee #1 entered the compartment before the area was tested and was found at the bottom of the tank with a weak pulse and no respiration. He was administered CPR and was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. Employee #1 had approximately 2 years of barge cleaning experience.
Keywords: BARGE, ASPHYXIATED, VAPOR, CPR, PPE, WORK RULES, CLEANING, INHALATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303076160 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |