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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311529291 - Trinity Yachts Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Trinity Yachts Llc
4325 France Rd
New Orleans, LA 70126
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3732
NAICS: 336612/Boat Building
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/18/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Maritime
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/17/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100558527 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | Serious | 19150012 A01 III | 07/02/2009 | 07/09/2009 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 07/22/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19150012 D02 II | 07/02/2009 | 07/09/2009 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 07/22/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19150051 F01 | 07/02/2009 | 07/09/2009 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 07/22/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On December 31, 2008, a welder was preparing to conduct TIG welding on a 2 in. by 65 in. piece of pipe located in the vent trunk compartment of an aluminum vessel under construction. The estimated height where the pipe entered the compartment was about 1.5 ft from the bottom of the deck. The welding process involved using an argon gas purge on the pipe. The hose supplying the argon gas was in place on the top of the pipe. At 9:15 a.m., the welder completed a prior welding project. At this time, the welder exited the vessel to adjust his welding machine to complete welding on the vent trunk. At 9:18 a.m., a coworker passed the compartment where the welder was working and saw him laying on his side, unresponsive. The coworker called his foreman for help, and the in-house rescue team responded. CPR was administered to the welder. He was transported to a local hospital and was pronounced DOA. The cause of death was asphyxia.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, ASPHYXIATED, VENTILATION, CPR, SUFFOCATED, WELDER, INHALATION, WELDING, ARGON, BOAT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311529291 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Welders and cutters |