Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201925062 - Employee Drowns in Diked Area
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312921059 | 01/25/2010 | 2869 | 325110 | Ethyl Corporation |
Abstract: On January 23, 2010, Employee #1 was collecting water samples from a diked containment area at a petrochemical facility. The containment area had 11 in. of rain water in it. Employee #1 was found dead, with the upper half of his body in the containment area. Employee #1 had a history of heart arrhythmia which may have caused him to fall into the water, where he drowned.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312921059 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |
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