Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170731582 - Employee asphyxiated to death in gasoline delivery manhole

Accident Summary Nr: 170731582 -- Report ID: 0950644 -- Event Date: 02/01/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120266473	02/01/1995	1799	0	Able Tank Company

Abstract: On January 31, 1995, Employee #1 was working in a 36 in. diameter by 5 1/2 ft deep gasoline delivery manhole. His body was found at approximately 10:30 a.m., with death attributed to asphyxia and inhalation of gasoline vapors. The manhole is considered a confined space requiring a permit for entry. Employee #1 was not wearing any protective wear. After investigation, the employer was cited for serious violations of T8CCR 5157(c)(5)(b) 3, T8CCR 5157 (d)(6), and T8CCR 5157(g)(2). Citations were also issued for the general violation of T8CCR 1509(b) and T8CCR 5157 (c)(4).

Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, ASPHYXIATED, CONFINED SPACE, PPE, WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, CONSTRUCTION, INHALATION, TOXIC FUMES, MANHOLE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120266473			Fatality	Asphyxia	Vehicle washers and equipment cleaners

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