Inspection Detail
Inspection: 439012.015 - Karma Coating And Maintenance
Inspection Information - Office: Washington Area Office
Site Address:
Karma Coating And Maintenance
2700 W. Commodore Way
Seattle, WA 98119
Mailing Address:
9321 244th St Sw # R-103, Edmonds, WA 98020
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 336611/Ship Building and Repairing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/18/2012
Emphasis: L:Ship
Case Closed: 02/03/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 356486 | ||
| Inspection | 442653 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,400 |
| Current Penalty | $5,880 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,880 |
| 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 | 19150013 B03 II | 10/17/2012 | $1,960 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19150013 B04 | 10/17/2012 | $1,960 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19151000 A01 | 10/17/2012 | $1,960 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 5:30 p.m. on May 17, 2012, an employee was working in the ship building and repairing industry, for a firm that builds barges. He was pressure washing paint chips from the wheelhouse of a fishing vessel. This was an enclosed space. The pressure washers engine was located inside the enclosed space. The gasoline-powered engine was not complete combusting the fuel. Its exhaust was laden with carbon monoxide. The employee was overcome by the fumes. He was asphyxiated. There are two inspection numbers associated with this investigation: 442653 and 439012.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Carbon Monoxide, Cleaning, Enclosed Space, Inhalation, Lung, Paint, Ship, Shipyard, Toxic Atmosphere, Toxic Fumes, Vapor
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 439012.015 | 26 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |
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