Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 880567 - Two employees injured after asphyxiation by hydrogen sulfide
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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107121311 | 07/21/1994 | 1321 | 0 | Amerada Hess - Tioga Gas Plant |
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
107121287 | 07/21/1994 | 1321 | 0 | Westcon, Inc. |
Abstract: Employees #1 and #2 were exposed to and asphyxiated by hydrogen sulfide gas, which leaked past the packing of a valve that was being closed. While Employee #2 was rescuing Employee #1, he was overcome by the hydrogen sulfide and fell, fracturing his skull. Both employees were hospitalized.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 107121311 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
2 | 107121287 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |