Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14320618 - OVERCOME DURING TANK TRUCK CLEANING (CONFINED SPACE)

Accident Summary Nr: 14320618 -- Report ID: 0317000 -- Event Date: 10/02/1984
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1123561	10/03/1984	4953	0	Waste Conversion Inc
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1098151	10/03/1984	4953	0	Waste Conversion Incorporated

Abstract: EMPLOYEE #1 WAS OVERCOME BY SOLVENT VAPORS WHILE WORKING ALONE INSIDE A TANK TRUCK. HE WAS CLEANING OUT SOME RESIDUAL WASTE MATERIAL. THE EMPLOYEE WAS NOT WEARING ANY PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (IE, A SAFETY HARNESS AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION). THE COMPANY SHIFT SUPERVISOR WAS ALSO OVERCOME DURING A RESCUE ATTEMPT. THREE OTHER COMPANY EMPLOYEES WERE ALSO AFFECTED BY SOLVENT EXPOSURE. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS REMOVED FROM THE TRUCK'S TANK BY A LOCAL RESUE SQUAD. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED AND LATER RELEASED . THE COMPANY DID NOT FOLLOW ESTABLISHED CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROCEDURE.

Keywords: RESPIRATORY, TANK TRUCK, VAPOR, CONFINED SPACE, PPE, SAFETY BELT, TANK CLEANING, RESPIRATOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1123561	Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Occupation not reported
2	1123561	Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Occupation not reported
3	1123561	Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Occupation not reported
4	1123561	Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Occupation not reported
5	1123561	Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Occupation not reported
6	1098151			Occupation Not Listed

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