OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221622871

Argon,Asphyxiated,Atmosphere,Breathing,Confined Space,Entry Permit,Fuel Tank,Lack of oxygen,Lung,Overcome by gas,Oxygen,Oxygen Deficiency,Permit,Pipe,Repair,Respirator,Respiratory Tract,Shipyard,Tank,Testing,Troubleshooting

2023-12-07T00:00:00

Event: Argon,Asphyxiated,Atmosphere,Breathing,Confined Space,Entry Permit,Fuel Tank,Lack of oxygen,Lung,Overcome by gas,Oxygen,Oxygen Deficiency,Permit,Pipe,Repair,Respirator,Respiratory Tract,Shipyard,Tank,Testing,Troubleshooting
Linked inspection: No inspection record linked to this accident's victims.
Summary number: 221622871
Report ID: 0316300

Event description

Employee dies from asphyxiation after entering fuel tank

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 44 M

Event type
14

Occupation code
585

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