Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 146891.015 - Employee dies from inhalation of hydrogen sulfide

Accident Summary Nr: 146891.015 -- Report ID: 0452110 -- Event Date: 06/07/2022
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1601356.015	06/08/2022	4911	221112	65046 - Big Rivers Electric Corporation

Abstract: On June 7, 2022, an employee working as an environmental engineer was replacing two failed pumps in a pump station. Two coworkers connected the new pumps to electric and the employee lowered the pumps into the vault. It was noted that the pumps weren't working correctly and water was pumped from the space. The employee was allegedly overcome by hydrogen sulfide (H2S), fell into the vault and was killed. A coworker working for a contractor called for help after observing the employee fall and was also found in the vault.

Keywords: Hydro-Electric Plant, Hydrogen Sulfide, Inhalation, Poisoning, Pump

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1601356.015	39	M	Fatality		Occupation not reported

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