Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 818625 - EMPLOYEE KILLED AS A RESULT OF ASPHYXIATION
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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18397141 | 11/09/1989 | 5984 | 0 | Suburban Propane |
Abstract: Employee #1 was transferring propane gas from a tank to an underground tank. The fill valve and gauges for the tank were located 31 in. below the surface. Employee #1 laid down with his upper torso in the hole. While filling the underground tank, propane gas was being emitted through the liquid level gauge. Employee #1 died of asphyxia.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 18397141 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |