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Accident Summary Nr: 146892.015 - Two employees are killed in fall into confined space

Accident Summary Nr: 146892.015 -- Report ID: 0452110 -- Event Date: 06/07/2022
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
1601352.01506/08/2022162923891065047 - Charah Solutions Inc

Abstract: At 12:00 noon on June 7, 2022, Employee #1, a heavy equipment operator, was assisting Employee #2, an environmental engineer, installing new pumps at a power station when he saw Employee #2 fall into the vault. Employee #1 called for assistance in helping Employee #2. Upon arrival, a coworker did not see either employee. When the coworker approached the vault he saw both employees inside, unresponsive. Emergency services were called to get the employees out but were hampered by the toxic gases that were in the vault. Both employees died due to asphyxiations.

Keywords: Asphyxiated, Confined Space, Electrical Vault, Fall, Installing, Power Plant, Pump, Toxic Atmosphere, Toxic Fumes

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 1601352.015 34 M Fatality Occupation not reported

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