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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310898788 - Sawbill Canoe Outfitters Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Sawbill Canoe Outfitters Inc
4620 Sawbill Trail
Tofte, MN 55615
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7999
NAICS: 532292/Recreational Goods Rental
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/02/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/07/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100511211 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 |
| Current Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 |
| 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 | 182065302 | 11/26/2007 | 12/03/2007 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:00 p.m. on May 27, 2007, Employee #1 returned to a 15 feet by 15 feet 8 inches A-frame cabin that was his sleeping quarters at the company. The cabin was provided by the employer because the site was in a remote location. The overnight low was approximately 34 degrees Fahrenheit. The next morning, May 28, he did not show up for his scheduled work time of 9:00 a.m. At 9:15 a.m., he was found dead, lying in bed in the cabin with a Williams Model Number 2001611 liquid propane (LP) heater running. The medical examiner ruled the death to be due to carbon monoxide poisoning. The heater, installed in the cabin three years prior to the accident, was found to have the following deficiencies: the vent safety shutoff device was not connected, the ventilation and ductwork was not installed properly, and the heat exchanger was corroded and cracked.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, VENTILATION, INADEQUATE MAINT, HEATER, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, CARBON MONOXIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310898788 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Personal service occupations, n.e.c. |