At 4:30 p.m. on October 25, 2024, an employee, 53, was working on a crew with four (4) other employees fueling a boat when an explosion occurred. The employee died from 3rd degree burns to his body and blunt force trauma to his head. Four (4) other employees were hospitalized to treat multiple burns.
Employees were exposed to explosion and fire hazards when fueling a boat, and the employer did not ensure that ignition sources, such as but not limited to sparks, due to connecting the battery at the same time, and static, were eliminated or controlled.
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $47,995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $47,995 |
| Current Penalty | $47,995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $47,995 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 04/25/2025 | 05/21/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | Z – Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100106 B06 | 04/25/2025 | 05/21/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | Z – Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 04/25/2025 | 05/21/2025 | $14,895 | $14,895 | $0 | Z – Issued | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19101200 H03 III | 04/25/2025 | 05/21/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z – Issued |
Source: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1784793.015