Inspection Detail

Inspection: 304573405 - Sea River Maritime, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office

Inspection Nr: 304573405

Report ID: 0626700

Date Opened: 08/02/2002

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

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101930535

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201922606

Event: 08/01/2002

Employee Dies after Suffering a Heart Attack in Cargo Hold

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

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	304573405			Fatality	Other	Ship captains and mates, except fishing boats

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