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Accident Summary Nr: 14302723 - Employee Drowns In Manhole
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111714853 | 05/10/1993 | 1711 | 0 | Dundon Plumbing & Heating Inc. |
Abstract: Employee #1 had responded to a routine weekend service call from a local restaurant to unplug a sewer drain. He arrived alone at approximately 3:30 p.m. He apparently removed the manhole cover located in the middle of the parking lot access road and started to enter the confined space. At approximately 4:15 p.m., a passerby noticed Employee #1 unconscious at the bottom of the 12 foot deep manhole. Rescue personnel extracted him. He was pronounced dead at the emergency room. He drowned in the 1 1/2 inch deep stream of water. The oxygen content in the manhole at 6:00 p.m. was 14 1/2 percent.
Keywords:
oxygen deficiency, sewer, unconsciousness, confined space, work rules, construction, drown, manhole, water
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111714853 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |