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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
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
Linked inspection
No inspection record linked to this accident's victims.
Summary number
221626419
Report ID
0950644

Event description

Employee cleaning tank dies after chemically asphyxiated

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 54 M

    Event type
    8
    Occupation code
    539

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