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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 948992.015 - Ballard Marine Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Washington Area Office
Site Address:
Ballard Marine Construction
Alki Point
Seattle, WA 98116
Mailing Address:
727 S. 27th St, Washougal, WA 98671
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 237990/Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/18/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/02/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 862332 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on November 15, 2013, Employee #1 and a crew of two coworkers were assisting a surface supplied air dive to dredge a plugged storm drain in a bay. When the wind started to pick up, the dive was ended and Employee #1 and the crew started back to a marina in their boat. Approximately 17.5 minutes into the transit, the vessel took a wave over the bow. The wave caused the vessel to heel over and was then struck by a second wave and capsized. Two employees exited though a window in the boat. Employee #1 attempted to exit through door of cabin, but was unable open the cabin door and was trapped in the cabin and drowned.
Keywords: Access/Egress, Boat, Caught In, Drowning, Overturn
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 948992.015 | 40 | M | Fatality | Diver |