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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221535297

NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Event
Argon, Asphyxiated, Autoclave, Lack of oxygen, Oxygen Deficiency
NAICS
336415
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#346485584
Employer profile
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Summary number
221535297
Report ID
0854910

Event description

Two employees are killed by asphyxia due to exposure to argo

Investigation abstract

At 5:00 p.m. on January 30, 2023, two employees were performing operations pertaining to an autoclave. The atmosphere was oxygen deficient due to the presences of argon gas. The employees were asphyxiated and killed.

Victims (2)

  1. #1 Fatality Age 48 M

    Event type
    14
  2. #2 Fatality Age 48 M

    Event type
    14

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