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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221327992

Asphyxiated,Chemical Vapor,Freezer Compartment,Maintenance,Nitrogen,Overcome by vapors,Oxygen Deficiency,Repair,Spill

Event
Asphyxiated,Chemical Vapor,Freezer Compartment,Maintenance,Nitrogen,Overcome by vapors,Oxygen Deficiency,Repair,Spill
Linked inspection
No inspection record linked to this accident's victims.
Summary number
221327992
Report ID
0418100

Event description

Six employees are killed in liquid nitrogen release

Victims (9)

  1. #1 Fatality Age 38 M

    Event type
    14
  2. #2 Fatality Age 28 M

    Event type
    14
  3. #3 Fatality Age 41 M

    Event type
    14
  4. #4 Fatality Age 28 F

    Event type
    14
    Occupation code
    7040
  5. #5 Hospitalized Age 35 M

    Event type
    8
    Occupation code
    873
  6. #6 Hospitalized Age 30 M

    Event type
    8
    Occupation code
    19
  7. #7 Hospitalized Age 30 F

    Event type
    8
    Occupation code
    873
  8. #8 Fatality Age 45 M

    Event type
    14
    Occupation code
    889
  9. #9 Fatality Age 35 M

    Event type
    14

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