Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 83196.015 - One Worker Dies and Another Becomes Unconscious After Chemic

Accident Summary Nr: 83196.015 -- Report ID: 0552700 -- Event Date: 01/07/2016
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1119227.015	01/11/2016	4213	484230	92277 - Syring Trucking Inc

Abstract: On January 7, 2016, Employees #1 and #2 were assisting with the emptying of a tanker truck filled with distiller's liquid, used to mix with grain to feed cattle. During the process, a plastic part fell into the tanker, which Employee #1 entered the confined space of the tank to retrieve it. The fumes from the tank's contents were too strong and Employee #1 fell unconscious. Employee #2 then entered the tank to recue Employee #1, but quickly succumbed to the toxic atmosphere and died. Employee #1 survived the chemical exposure, having been revived after being rescued from the tank.

Keywords: Chemical, Chemical Vapor, Tank, Tank Truck, Toxic Atmosphere, Toxic Fumes, Unconsciousness

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1119227.015	34	M	Hospitalized injury		Occupation not reported
2	1119227.015	34	M	Fatality		Occupation not reported

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