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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108051442 - Northland Contr Amoco Production Co
Inspection Information - Office: Mi Cet (Health)
Site Address:
Northland Contr Amoco Production Co
1100 Prough Rd
Kalkaska, MI 49646
Mailing Address:
Po Box 247, Manistee, MI 49660
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/19/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/17/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360473052 | ||
| Referral | 900360157 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
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
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108051442 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |