TranslateAccident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 14320618 - Overcome During Tank Truck Cleaning (Confined Space)
| 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 # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree | 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 |