OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221626419
Chemical,Chemical Exposure,Chemical Vapor,Cleaning,Communication,Confined Space,Degreaser,Entry Permit,Inhalation,Insufficient Supervision,Lung,Methylene Chloride,Misjudgment,Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation,Non-PEL Overexposure,Oil Tank,Overexposure,Petroleum,Poisoning,Repair,Respirator,Respiratory,Respiratory Tract,Tank,Ventilation
Event description
Employee cleaning tank dies after chemically asphyxiated
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 54 M
- Event type
- 8
- Occupation code
- 539
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