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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105471981 - General Services Inc., Div. Of Power Plant Maint.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
General Services Inc., Div. Of Power Plant Maint.
Urquhart Drive, Urguhart Power Sta. Sce&G
Beech Island, SC 29841
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/17/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/20/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360279962 |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were called to clean up a spill of polychlorinated biphenols (PCBs) that had occurred in a basement. A coworker had been tapping on a cable lead with a hammer and screwdriver to disconnect a power lead cable from a transformer that was being removed. The transformer ruptured and the chemical spilled. Employees #1 and #2 were instructed to get PCB cleanup kits containing absorbent cloth, protective clothing--full suit with booties and gloves--and a liquid alkaline solution called Power Cleaner 155, manufactured by the Penetone Corporation. During cleanup, the employees had symptoms of digestive tract disturbances, headaches, and respiratory tract irritation. Employees #1 and #2 were treated at the hospital with nausea shots and pills, and then released.
Keywords: WORK RULES, CLEANING, TOXIC FUMES, PCB, HEADACHE, CONSTRUCTION, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SPILL, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105471981 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Janitors and cleaners | ||
| 2 | 105471981 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Janitors and cleaners |