Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202075347 - Employee Dies From Asphyxiation In Manhole
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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306573528 | 04/01/2003 | 1623 | 237110 | Bell Construction Co., Inc. |
Abstract: On March 28, 2003, Employee #1 went into a newly constructed 10-foot manhole at the intersection of Highway 29 and Cedar Springs Rd., for some unknown reason. Upon entry, Employee #1 died from asphyxiation. No air monitoring was conducted prior to entry and no ventilation was used. Readings taken 3 and 6 days after the event showed the manhole to contain an oxygen deficient atmosphere.
End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
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Pipeline | New project or new addition | $50,000 to $250,000 | X |
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
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1 | 306573528 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Installing culverts and incidental drainage Fatality Cause: Asphyxiation/inhalation of toxic vapor |