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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300397346 - U.S. Underwater Services Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
U.S. Underwater Services Inc.
P.O. Box 1311 .
Laplace, LA 70668
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 1311, Joshua, TX 76058
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/04/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/23/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361129877 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,600 |
| Current Penalty | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 |
| 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 | 19100146 C04 | 10/24/1997 | 11/05/1997 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | 11/26/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100424 C01 | 10/24/1997 | 10/30/1997 | $1,200 | $2,100 | $0 | 11/26/1997 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a commercial diver, was inspecting and filming the inside of a large commercial drinking water storage tank. After making one dive with a hand-held video camera, he returned to the surface and asked the attendant at the manway to get him a 35mm still camera. While he was waiting, he unhooked his tether line; after receiving the camera, he went underwater without reattaching it. Approximately 5 minutes later, the attendant heard a splash and saw Employee #1 floating face up on the surface. He called for help, and the tender attempted to throw him a line, but he couldn't grasp it. Emergency services was alerted, and ultimately the tank was drained to remove Employee #1. He was pronounced dead at the scene. At the time this report was written, the cause of death had not yet been determined.
Keywords: LIFELINE, WORK RULES, STORAGE TANK, WATER TANK, COMMERCIAL DIVING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300397346 | Fatality | Heat Exhaustion | Occupation not reported |