(CORRECTED on 1/3/13 – it appears that the hazardous atmosphere (reported to be oxygen deficient) may have occurred outside the fermentation tank being prepared for maintenance, but within the “room” (CLICK HERE for article referencing “room”) where the tank(s) is located. I have changed the classification to OXYGEN DEFICIENCY FATALITY until I know otherwise. My apologies to the company involved.) OXYGEN DEFICIENCY FATATLITY One Worker Dies, One Injured in Corn Mill Accident (two employees at a corn wet mill were preparing a fermentation tank for maintenance before an accident left one dead and the other injured – the men were found unconscious at the facility – officials believe the men encountered an oxygen-deficient environment that caused them to become unconscious – one of the workers died at Mercy Medical Center, and the other worker was being treated at another hospital – authorities are still investigating the cause of the accident)
28 Incidents & 2 Updates (1/02/13)
