Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14412761 - Two killed, two injured in oxygen deficient tank

Accident Summary Nr: 14412761 -- Report ID: 0626600 -- Event Date: 12/11/1986
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
100736602	12/11/1986	1382	0	Pride Oil Well Service

Abstract: Employee #2 was atop a 500-gallon fractionation tank taking fluid measurements while the well was being jetted with nitrogen. The cover was off the 12-ft by 8-ft by 30-ft tank, and he fell through the 18-in. by 18-in. opening. Employee #2 was overcome by oxygen deficiency. Employee #1 attempted to rescue him, but he was also overcome. Both employees died. Employee #3 tried to rescue his coworkers and was saved by Employee #4. Employees #3 and #4 were hospitalized.

Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, CONFINED SPACE, PPE, WORK RULES, FRAC TANK, INHALATION, NITROGEN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	100736602	Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
2	100736602	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
3	100736602	Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
4	100736602	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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