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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17420753 - Southern Scrap Material Co. Ltd
Inspection Information - Office: Columbia Area Office
Site Address:
Southern Scrap Material Co. Ltd
On Bank Of Sampit River Off Pennyroyal Rd
Georgetown, SC 29440
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 26087, New Orleans, LA 70186
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4499
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/23/1989
Planning Guide: Health-Maritime
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/09/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360653554 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 6 | 9 | ||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 6 | 9 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $1,200 | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,200 |
| Current Penalty | $550 | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,550 |
| 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 | Willful | 19150014 C | 11/01/1989 | 11/03/1989 | $5,000 | $9,000 | $0 | 11/22/1989 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19150053 B | 11/01/1989 | 11/03/1989 | $300 | $640 | $0 | 11/22/1989 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02002 | Serious | 19150152 A01 | 11/01/1989 | 11/09/1989 | $250 | $560 | $0 | 11/22/1989 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 03001 | Other | 19150007 A02 | 11/01/1989 | 11/13/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/22/1989 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 03002 | Other | 19150099 E01 | 11/01/1989 | 12/01/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/22/1989 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 03003 | Other | 19150099 E02 | 11/01/1989 | 12/01/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/22/1989 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 03004 | Other | 19150099 F05 I | 11/01/1989 | 12/01/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/22/1989 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 03005 | Other | 19150099 F05 II | 11/01/1989 | 12/01/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/22/1989 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 03006 | Other | 19150099 G08 | 11/01/1989 | 12/01/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/22/1989 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At about 3:20 p.m., an employee of Ramkhalawan, Incorporated was working aboard a naval tugboat in the ventilation and exhaust chamber of the engine room access compartment. This job was part of a ship breaking operation in which the tugboat was being dismantled and salvaged. The employee was using an oxygen and propane cutting torch to burn away bolts on two engine mufflers. During the operation a fire erupted, and the employee was burned to death.
Keywords: BURN, TORCH, SHIP, PROPANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17420753 | Occupation Not Listed |