Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201562345 - Worker Dies in Confined Space Accident

Accident Summary Nr: 201562345 -- Report ID: 0854910 -- Event Date: 08/21/2009
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
312411143	08/21/2009	3251	327121	Interstate Brick

Abstract: At approximately 1:45 p.m. on August 21, 2009, near the end of his shift, a kiln maintenance worker was found caught underneath the door of a preheater which was marked as a confined space. The worker was found in a crouched position, with his upper torso on the outside of the preheater door and his legs beneath him. The accident investigation did not specify if the worker was alive, when he was found. The company's confined space policy required atmospheric testing and obtaining an entry permit prior to entry. None of these precautions were carried out, on the day of the accident.

Keywords: FURNACE, MAINTENANCE, ASPHYXIATED, KILN, CONFINED SPACE, SUFFOCATED, OVEN, WORK RULES

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	312411143			Fatality	Other	Furnace, kiln and oven operators

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