Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 14412142 - Employee dies in oxygen deficient confined space
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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107369472 | 06/14/1989 | 4499 | 0 | Technical Maritime Association, Inc. |
Abstract: Employee #1 was investigating a discrepancy in a barge loading capacity when he entered the #1 wing tank on the port side of the barge "Freedom." He failed to evaluate the condition of the work place with respect to atmospheric contaminants or deficiencies before entering the confined space of the tank. Employee #1 died in an oxygen deficient atmosphere that was immediately dangerous to life.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 107369472 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |