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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 116301656 - Cold Atlantic Fisheries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Boston South Area Office
Site Address:
Cold Atlantic Fisheries, Inc.
35 Homers Wharf
New Bedford, MA 02740
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5146
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/09/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/02/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361812175 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $637 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $637 |
| Current Penalty | $637 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $637 |
| 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 | 19100212 A05 | 09/18/1997 | 09/23/1997 | $637 | $637 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040008 | 09/18/1997 | 09/30/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a temporary laborer assigned to work as a cutter at Cold Atlantic Fisheries, was assisting with processing a large load of fish. It was a very hot and humid day, and the ventilation in the building was not working. Employee #1 approached his supervisor, explaining that he felt dazed and sick and wanted permission to go home. He subsequently fainted at work, and died while being transported by ambulance to St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA. The supervisor was aware that Employee #1 had an asthmatic condition.
Keywords: CARDIOVASC SYSTEM, RESPIRATORY, VENTILATION, FAINTED, OVERHEATED, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116301656 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |