Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 912717 - EMPLOYEE HOSPITALIZED DUE TO CONFINED SPACE ASPHIXIATION

Accident Summary Nr: 912717 -- Report ID: 0552621 -- Event Date: 04/24/1989
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108051442	05/02/1989	1799	0	Northland Contr Amoco Production Co

Abstract: On April 24, 1989, Employee #1 entered molecular sieve dehydrator number 3 through an opening at the top to vacuum the molecular sieve beads. Nitrogen was used to purge the dehydrator creating an oxygen deficient atmosphere. The nitrogen purge drives out natural gas and maintains a non-explosive atmosphere. Soon after entering Employee #1 had difficulty breathing. The standby man observed this and pulled Employee #1 out of the dehydrator. Employee #1 was wearing an airline respirator manufactured by ISI with a full-face mask. However, the air hose broke at the connection to the air bottle used for escape. Employee #1 was given oxygen and taken to the hospital. The doctor indicated Employee #1 had suffered a short period of asphyxia but did not sustain any permanent health effects.

Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, ASPHYXIATED, CONFINED SPACE, TANK CLEANING, HOSE, AIR HOSE, RESPIRATOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	108051442			Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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