Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 767509 - Three employees die of asphyxia in confined space

Accident Summary Nr: 767509 -- Report ID: 0626300 -- Event Date: 06/11/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
107549438	06/12/1992	7363	0	Onco Enterprises Inc.
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
107549446	06/23/1992	1623	0	Conex Construction

Abstract: Employees #1, #2, and #3 were inspecting and repairing newly constructed and operational sewer lines. It is theorized that Employee #2 fell into the manhole as he opened it and Employees #1 and #3 attempted to rescue him. Employees #1, #2, and #3 all died of asphyxia. Testing equipment was present and used in all other documentable cases, but it was not used this time. There was no forced ventilation, no rescue equipment, no air supply, and no competent person on site.

Keywords: SEWER, ASPHYXIATED, WORK RULES, TEST EQUIPMENT, MANHOLE, REPAIR, VENTILATION, CONFINED SPACE, CONSTRUCTION, FALL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	107549438	Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
2	107549438	Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
3	107549438	Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
4	107549446			Occupation Not Listed

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