Inspection Detail
Inspection: 979148.015 - Modern Mud
Inspection Information - Office: Southwest Area Office
Site Address:
Modern Mud
Bay Ship & Yacht 2900 Main Street, #2100
Alameda, CA 94501
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 134, Klickitat, WA 98628
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 336611/Ship Building and Repairing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/20/2014
Emphasis: L:Boatprog
Case Closed: 02/18/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | 977658 | Yes | |
| Accident | 890803 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 979757 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,800 |
| Current Penalty | $4,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,800 |
| 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 | 19101052 D02 | 11/04/2014 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101052 L01 | 11/04/2014 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 G08 | 11/04/2014 | 11/10/2014 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 2:00 p.m. on May 13, 2014, three employees were using paint stripper containing 90% methylene chloride to strip paint off the yacht "Senses" in the crews' cabin. Ventilation was provided but the employees were not wearing respirators. The employees had difficulty breathing and went to the hospital on May 20, 2014 and were diagnosed with chemical pneumonitis.
Keywords: Chemical, Methylene Chloride, Paint Solvent, Shipyard
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 979148.015 | 39 | M | Hospitalized injury | Painting and paint spraying machine operators | |
| 2 | 979148.015 | 33 | M | Hospitalized injury | Painting and paint spraying machine operators | |
| 3 | 979148.015 | 42 | M | Hospitalized injury | Painting and paint spraying machine operators |
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