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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313027690 - Plaquemine Point Shipyard Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Plaquemine Point Shipyard Inc.
1070 River Rd.
Sunshine, LA 70780
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3731
NAICS: 336611/Ship Building and Repairing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/16/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Maritime
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/16/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100559293 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | Other | 19040039 A | 02/17/2010 | 02/22/2010 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 2, 2009, Employee #1 entered the Number 1 starboard fuel tank on the tank barge Custom Fuel Number 1. The last cargo in the cargo tanks was diesel fuel. The barge came from the facility gas-free plant where a Marine Chemist Certificate was placed on the barge. Daily checks of the cargo tanks were conducted by the shipyard competent person and forced air ventilation was being used as per instructions on the Marine Chemist Certificate. Employee #1 entered the cargo tank to conduct welding operations. Within 15 minutes after entering the cargo tank, Employee #1 exited the cargo tank complaining of breathing difficulties. Shipyard personnel attended to Employee #1. Employee #1 lost consciousness and CPR was started. Local rescue responders were summoned and upon arrival continued CPR on Employee #1. Shortly thereafter the paramedics arrived and pronounced Employee #1 dead.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, BARGE, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, SHIPYARD, WELDER, STORAGE ROOM, WELDING, RESPIRATORY TRACT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313027690 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |