OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #14341341
OCEANIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY INC.
MIAMI, FL·
Event description
Employee dies of carbon monoxide poisoning in rescue attempt
Investigation abstract
A ship's crew was using a gasoline-powered pump to dewater a hold. Adequate vent ing was not provided and the crew members were overcome by carbon monoxide. Empl oyees #1 and #2 were not involved in any onboard activities, but were working in the company office. They heard a call for help from the ship and rushed onto th e ship of their own volition. Employees #1 and #2 were overcome by carbon monoxi de while attempting to rescue the crew members. Employee #1 died of carbon monox ide poisoning and Employee #2 was hospitalized.
Victims (2)
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#1 Fatality Age 55 M
- Nature of injury
- 17
- Part of body
- 25
- Event type
- 8
- Source
- 19
- Occupation code
- 999
- Human factor
- 1
- Environmental factor
- 7
- Hazardous substance
- 0560
- Task assigned
- 2
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#2 Hospitalized Age 35 M
- Nature of injury
- 17
- Part of body
- 25
- Event type
- 8
- Source
- 19
- Occupation code
- 999
- Human factor
- 1
- Environmental factor
- 7
- Hazardous substance
- 0560
- Task assigned
- 2
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