Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170628382 - Employee fractures toe in a confined space fall

Accident Summary Nr: 170628382 -- Report ID: 0950622 -- Event Date: 01/07/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120185350	02/04/1994	3316	0	Uss Posco Industries

Abstract: During a strip repair operation Employee #1 held his breath and entered a confined space which had been purged with nitrogen. While descending a ladder Employee #1 lost consciousness and fell three feet. The fall resulted in contusions to the knee and a fractured toe. Employee #1 regained consciousness without assistance. A confined space tag had been posted and initial air monitoring indicated an acceptable entry environment. Following the incident, monitoring indicated an oxygen-deficient atmosphere.

Keywords: KNEE, OXYGEN, FRACTURE, CONFINED SPACE, LADDER, ABRASION, FALL, TOE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120185350			Non Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Guards and police, excluding public service

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