Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14408835 - Two employees die of asphyxia in confined space

Accident Summary Nr: 14408835 -- Report ID: 0626700 -- Event Date: 10/26/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301400438	10/27/1996	4789	0	Transport Service Co.

Abstract: On October 25, 1996, Employee #1 entered a 6,340 gal tank-truck trailer to visually inspect the tank's interior from the hatchway. He broke the entry plane, lost consciousness, and fell in. This was witnessed by Employee #2, who entered the tank to rescue Employee #1. Employee #2 also lost consciousness and fell in. Employees #1 and #2 died from chemical asphyxiation. The tank was filled with nitrogen gas, creating an oxygen-deficient atmosphere.

Keywords: TANK TRUCK, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, ASPHYXIATED, CONFINED SPACE, PPE, INHALATION, GAS, NITROGEN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301400438			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
2	301400438			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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