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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221469596

BELT CONSTRUCTION, INC

Event
Asphyxiated, Lack of oxygen, Lung, Manhole, Manhole Cover, Oxygen, Oxygen Deficiency
NAICS
237110
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#346019821
Employer profile
BELT CONSTRUCTION, INC
Summary number
221469596
Report ID
0627700

Event description

Two employees are killed in oxygen deficient atmosphere

Investigation abstract

At 4:15 p.m. on June 14, 2022, two employees entered a 21-inch sewer manhole to conduct vacuum testing, not knowing that it was oxygen deficient. Both employee were overcome and died.

Victims (2)

  1. #1 Fatality Age 29 M

    Event type
    14
  2. #2 Fatality Age 28 M

    Event type
    14

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