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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107839581 - Bowater, Inc., Carolina Division
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Bowater, Inc., Carolina Division
5300 Cureton Ferry Rd.
Catawba, SC 29704
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 7, Catawba, SC 29704
Union Status: Union
SIC:2621
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/14/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/03/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360282107 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| Current Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 02001 | Serious | 19100151 C | 02/22/1990 | 03/28/1990 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 03001 | Other | 19101200 G08 | 02/22/1990 | 03/28/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:55 a.m. on January 11, 1990, Employee #1 transferred sulfuric acid into a holding tank through a cargo tank truck transfer. Approximately 14 gallons of caustic was transferred before the valves were turned off. Employee #1 was affected by the sulfuric acid vapor from the holding tank. He proceeded from the second floor to the first floor to investigate what was causing the emission. Employee #1 vomited on the way to the infirmary and was provided oxygen and a medical examination. Neither the truck driver delivering the caustic, nor other employees stationed inside receiving the chemical were affected.
Keywords: TANK TRUCK, VALVE, SULFURIC ACID, OXYGEN, VAPOR, CAUSTIC, VOMIT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107839581 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |