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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304573405 - Sea River Maritime, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Sea River Maritime, Inc.
Pier 40 Port Of Galveston
Galveston, TX 77550
Mailing Address:
1200 Smith Suite 3200, Houston, TX 77002
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4424
NAICS: 483113/Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/30/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/30/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101930535 |
Investigation Summary
On August 1, 2002, Employee #1 donned a SCBA and entered the cargo hold of a barge to retrieve a rag. A tripod and all appropriate rescue equipment were set up above the cargo hatch. After he emerged from the hold, Employee #1 suggested that the crew practice confined space rescues. He reentered the cargo hold and the crew members were taking turns using the rescue equipment to crank him up when Employee #1 suffered a heart attack and died.
Keywords: CARDIOVASC SYSTEM, HEART, BARGE, CONFINED SPACE, HEART ATTACK, CARDIAC ARREST, SHIP, BOAT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304573405 | Fatality | Other | Ship captains and mates, except fishing boats |