Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200840080 - Employee Killed When Exposed To Toxic Gas In Sewer
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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300602943 | 08/09/1996 | 1623 | 0 | Womack Brothers |
Abstract: Employee #1 and a coworker were assigned to search for a missing plug in one of several manholes in an active sewer system. They opened three manholes, climbed down 12 ft, and used a flashlight to look in the 15 in. pipes. Employee #1 then went into a fourth manhole, where he was overcome by toxic gases. He died several hours later.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 300602943 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |