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Accident: 731729 - Employees Die Of Asphyxia In Dam Shaft
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104014626 | 08/04/1988 | 1711 | Larry Boone Electric Company |
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on July 23, 1988, Employees #1 and #2 went to the site of a dam for a small lake where they were to turn off a valve controlling an 8 inch silt pipe that went through and under the dam. The valve was located at the bottom of a concrete lined shaft that was 33 feet 6 inches deep by 4 feet in diameter and closed at the top by a concrete top with a 24 inch manhole and cast iron cover. The employees entered the shaft. They were discovered dead at the bottom of the shaft the next day at 10:00 a.m. The apparent cause of death was asphyxiation due to oxygen deficiency and/or toxic gases in the shaft atmosphere. No ventilation was performed, and protective breathing apparatus was not used.
| Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104014626 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | ||
| 2 | 104014626 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |