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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 116218728 - Buncher Rail Car Service Company
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Buncher Rail Car Service Company
494 Stokes Drive
Hinton, WV 25951
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4789
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/11/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/11/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100630383 |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #3 were conducting abrasive blasting operations inside a railroad car when the dust collector bag housing caught fire. They were evacuated, along with coworkers, but Employees #1through #3 developed severe respiratory irritation that required hospitalization.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, LUNG, DUST, ABRASIVE BLASTING, FIRE, INHALATION, DUST COLLECTOR, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SMOKE, SMOKE INHALATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116218728 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 2 | 116218728 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 3 | 116218728 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Laborers, except construction |