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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102811890 - Cotter Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Cotter Corporation
75 Reed Road
Hudson, MA 01749
Mailing Address:
25h Olympia Ave, Woburn, MA 01801
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1796
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/19/1990
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/19/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360164487 |
Investigation Summary
Digital Equipment Corporation had established a central breathing-air station to supply air line respirators in three plant locations. An outside contractor was connecting a fourth location to the existing system using a nitrogen gas purge while braising copper line. Employees at one of the existing air line locations were not notified of the work going on. As a result, Employee #1 plugged in his respirator and was killed when he breathed nearly pure nitrogen.
Keywords: NITROGEN, AIR LINE, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102811890 | Occupation Not Listed |