Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200332179 - Employee Is Killed from Asphyxiation While Guarding Tank

Accident Summary Nr: 200332179 -- Report ID: 0830300 -- Event Date: 02/28/2009
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
312966104	03/02/2009	1311	211111	Petro-Hunt, Llc

Abstract: On February 28, 2009, Employee #1 was involved in a tank gauging operation. As Employee #1 had just finished gauging a tank that was found to be full, he proceeded to divert the supply line to another tank. The shutoff valve blew out, releasing sour crude and hydrogen sulfide gas. Employee #1 was overcome by the released gasses and died from asphyxiation. Employee #1 discovered approximately fifteen feet from the valve. The incident investigation revealed that Employee #1 had been provided, by his employer, with a personal gas monitor, a 30-minute SCBA, and a cascade air line system, which were found inside the vehicle.

Keywords: MAINTENANCE, ASPHYXIATED, PPE, SUFFOCATED, INHALATION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, TOXIC FUMES

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	312966104			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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