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Accident Summary Nr: 14360911 - Employees are overcome by fumes in manhole
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108720111 | 01/26/1994 | 5093 | 0 | Midwest Metallics, L.P. |
Abstract: Employees #1 and #2 entered a manhole to attempt repairs and died. Employee #3 attempted to rescue Employee #2 and was overcome by the hydrogen sulfide fumes. Employee #4 was overcome by fumes while attempting to rescue Employee #3. Employee #5 was overcome by fumes while attempting to rescue Employee #4. Employees #4 and #5 exited the manhole. The local fire department rescued Employee #3. Employee #6 became ill while outside the manhole.
Keywords:
REPAIR, CONFINED SPACE, PPE, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, VENTING, WORK RULES, TOXIC FUMES, MANHOLE, OVEREXPOSURE, RESPIRATOR
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108720111 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 108720111 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 108720111 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 108720111 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 108720111 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 108720111 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported |