A tug boat marine engineer was working in the engine room when a pipe containing pressurized oil cracked and sprayed oil on the engine. Upon contact with the exhaust manifold, the oil then ignited and fire filled the engine room. The engineer managed to get up the stairwell but sustained burns throughout the entirety of his body. He remained conscious and died from his injuries at the hospital approximately 18 hours after arrival. The case settled a month after a two day mediation, and the settlement included special injury compensation damages for his pre-death pain and suffering.