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Accident Summary Nr: 139073.015 - Two Employees Are Killed By Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1552146.015 | 08/30/2021 | 811198 | Vicki'S Avondale Truck Wash, Llc |
Abstract: At 11:30 a.m. on August 29, 2021, Employee #1 inserted a tank wash spinner insid e a semi-tanker, which later started draining slowly. Employee #1 entered the ta nker to find out why it was draining slowly. Employee #1 lost consciousness whil e inside the tanker and Employee #2 went inside the tanker to render help when h e also was overcome by high levels of hydrogen sulfide gas. Both employees died due toxic gas exposure.
Keywords:
asphyxiated, chemical exposure, confined space, hydrogen sulfide, lung, overexposure, respiratory tract, tank cleaning, tank truck, toxic fumes, tractor trailer, unconsciousness
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1552146.015 | 32 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction | |
| 2 | 1552146.015 | 43 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |