Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 14449862 - Two employees die of asphyxia in manure pit
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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120425665 | 08/12/1992 | 0291 | 0 | Ger-Bes Enterprises |
Abstract: At approximately 8:00 a.m. on August 8, 1992, Employee #2 entered a 12 ft deep manure pit to attach a hoist rope to a malfunctioning manure pump. He was rendered unconscious. Employee #1 entered the manure pit to rescue Employee #2. Both died of asphyxia.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 120425665 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Farmers, except horticultural | ||
2 | 120425665 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Farmers, except horticultural |