Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306536137 - Offshore Recruiting Services Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Augusta Area Office
Site Address:
Offshore Recruiting Services Inc
40 Commercial Street
Portland, ME 04101
Mailing Address:
1959 Upper Water Street Suite 1403, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA 99999
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7361
NAICS: 561310/Employment Placement Agencies
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/02/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/02/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102237260 |
Investigation Summary
On January 13, 2004, upon completion of an oil rig lifeboat drill, the lifeboat was being raised to its final stowed position with Employees #1, #2, and #3 riding inside of the lifeboat. The locking cam was not engaged in the lifting hook. While the lifeboat was being raised, the lifting hook moved releasing the lifting chain. The lifeboat fell approximately 60 ft back into Portland Harbor killing Employee #1 and seriously injuring Employees' #2 and #3. Employees #2 and #3 were hospitalized and treated for fractures.
Keywords: FALL, ARM, FALLING OBJECT, OIL RIG, BOAT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306536137 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 306536137 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 306536137 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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