Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200781466 - Employee dies after exposure to hydrogen sulfide

Accident Summary Nr: 200781466 -- Report ID: 0626300 -- Event Date: 07/07/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
122180201	07/07/1999	4959	0	Exsorbet Technical Services, Inc. Dba Spiltech Ser

Abstract: Employee #1 and a coworker were neutralizing phosphoric acid with ferrous sulfate and sodium sulfide inside a cement truck. The coworker was standing on top of the truck when he was overcome by hydrogen sulfide and slumped down on the truck's work platform. Employee #1 saw him and went to help, but he was also overcome by the chemical fumes. He was transported to the hospital, where he later died.

Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, PPE, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, AIR CONTAMINATION, CHEMICAL REACTION, MECH MAT HANDLING, CHEMICAL VAPOR, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	122180201			Fatality	Asphyxia	Technicians, n.e.c.

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