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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111132171 - University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
Eberhart Building
Greensboro, NC 27412
Mailing Address:
254 Mossman Building, Unc-G, 1000 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, NC 27412
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8221
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/30/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/17/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360492144 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. | 01001 | Other | 19040002 A | 11/24/1993 | 12/27/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100165 D01 | 11/24/1993 | 11/30/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1-#5 (two faculty, one janitor, and two police officers) were overcome by fumes/vapors/gas/mists of an unknown substance in the north stairwell of the biology wing in the Eberhart building. Employee #1 noticed a strong odor in the stairwell and apparently had trouble breathing. Employee #2 was working on the 3rd floor stairwell performing janitorial duties when he started having trouble breathing. Employees #3 and #4 attempted to evacuate the occupants after a pull station failed to sound the alarm. Employees #3 and #4 also had difficulty breathing. They all received medical attention at the scene and later at a hospital. All were treated and released. The odor dissipated quickly. No determination of the cause was found.
Keywords: FIRE EXT SYSTEM, STAIR, WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, OVEREXPOSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111132171 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Biological and life scientists | ||
| 2 | 111132171 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Janitors and cleaners | ||
| 3 | 111132171 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Biological and life scientists | ||
| 4 | 111132171 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Police and detectives, public service | ||
| 5 | 111132171 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Police and detectives, public service |