OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221327992
Asphyxiated,Chemical Vapor,Freezer Compartment,Maintenance,Nitrogen,Overcome by vapors,Oxygen Deficiency,Repair,Spill
Event description
Six employees are killed in liquid nitrogen release
Victims (9)
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#1 Fatality Age 38 M
- Event type
- 14
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#2 Fatality Age 28 M
- Event type
- 14
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#3 Fatality Age 41 M
- Event type
- 14
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#4 Fatality Age 28 F
- Event type
- 14
- Occupation code
- 7040
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#5 Hospitalized Age 35 M
- Event type
- 8
- Occupation code
- 873
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#6 Hospitalized Age 30 M
- Event type
- 8
- Occupation code
- 19
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#7 Hospitalized Age 30 F
- Event type
- 8
- Occupation code
- 873
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#8 Fatality Age 45 M
- Event type
- 14
- Occupation code
- 889
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#9 Fatality Age 35 M
- Event type
- 14
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