Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 740464 - SCBA tester killed by inhaling nitrogen

Accident Summary Nr: 740464 -- Report ID: 0932030 -- Event Date: 07/02/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
106056435	07/09/1990	9711	0	Naval Air Station

Abstract: Employee #1 was performing operational tests on the Mark-2 SCBA using a 9057-00 portable test console. The tests were being conducted with nitrogen gas rather than breathable air. Employee #1 was found dead with the face piece of the SCBA securely attached to his face and the SCBA regulator in the emergency position, allowing a constant flow of nitrogen gas into the face piece and his breathing zone. There were no witnesses. The sheriff's investigation is still open as of July 19, 1990; however, the sheriff's investigator stated that accidental death is indicated.

Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, WORK RULES, INHALATION, NITROGEN, SCBA, POISONING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	106056435			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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