Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170075899 - Employee dies of oxygen deficiency in confined space
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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125219832 | 10/10/1995 | 4925 | 0 | Empresas De Gas Co Inc |
Abstract: Employee #1 was repairing the rod of a gauge inside a Bobtail tank truck. Fifteen percent oxygen was present. Toxic substances present were hydrogen sulfide, 6 percent, carbon monoxide, 9 percent, and residues of propane. Employee #1 entered the tank without the required entrance permit for confined spaces. He died of oxygen deficiency. Employee #1 had not been trained in the procedures, hazards, and permit requirements to enter confined spaces. The employer did not post signs warning about unauthorized entrance into this confined space by either employees or others.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 125219832 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics |