Investigation Report
Entry to a confined space on general cargo vessel Baltiyskiy-107 with loss of 1 life
Entry to a confined space on general cargo vessel Baltiyskiy-107 with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Confined SpaceEvacuation, Escape and Rescue
- Confined space hazardsHazardous substancesOxygen deficiency
- Confined space entry
- Atmospheric gas testing
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation synopsis of a seaman’s death in a hold access shaft aboard Baltiyskiy-107 carrying timber. Crew attempted rescue using self-contained breathing apparatus. Subsequent atmospheric tests found very low oxygen and high carbon monoxide. These conditions were considered the most probable cause of death; his reason for entry remained unknown.
Classifications: Confined space hazards; confined-space hazards.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Oxygen deficiency; oxygen deficient; oxygen displacement; oxygen depletion.
Classifications: Confined space entry; tank entry; enclosed space entry.
Classifications: Atmospheric gas testing; gas testing; atmosphere testing.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: confined space, evacuation, escape and rescue.