Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 977629 - One employee killed, one injured by toxic vapors

Accident Summary Nr: 977629 -- Report ID: 0454723 -- Event Date: 12/11/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
105503676	12/11/1987	2821	0	Synair Corp
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
3258787	06/27/1986	2819	0	Synair Corp
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
105503676	12/11/1987	2821	0	Synair Corp

Abstract: Employee #1 entered a tank (confined space) containing 1,1,1-trichloroethane and was overcome by the toxic fumes. Employee #2, a management official who attempted to rescue him, had to be dragged from the tank after he was also overcome. Employee #1 died of asphyxia. The protective respiratory equipment used for this operation was the wrong type for use in a confined space. The workplace atmosphere was not tested prior to entry, and safety harnesses and lifelines were not available.

Keywords: TRICHLOROETHANE, ASPHYXIATED, PPE, WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, SCBA, OVEREXPOSURE, TANK, CONFINED SPACE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	105503676	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Managers and administrators, n.e.c
2	3258787			Occupation Not Listed
3	105503676	Fatality	Asphyxia	Laborers, except construction

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