Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14502355 - Two employees die of asphyxiation in cargo hold

Accident Summary Nr: 14502355 -- Report ID: 0213900 -- Event Date: 09/24/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2116333	09/26/1994	4491	0	Delaware River Stevedores

Abstract: Employee #1 and a coworker were found dead of asphyxiation in the accessway of #8 cargo hold on M/V Saga Wave. The coworker was the chief mate on the vessel and a Norwegian citizen. This accident is being investigated by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Keywords: LONGSHORING, OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, RESPIRATORY, ASPHYXIATED, WORK RULES, SHIP

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2116333			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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