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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1177641 - Truck Air Of The Carolinas
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Truck Air Of The Carolinas
1166 Central Ave
East Point, GA 30344
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/19/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/12/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360565014 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 04/18/1985 | 05/22/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100134 A02 | 04/18/1985 | 05/22/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
ON FEBRUARY 28, 1985, TRUCK AIR OF THE CAROLINAS EMPLOYEES WERE TRANSFERRING MALEIC ANHYDRIDE BAGS FROM ONE TRUCK TO ANOTHER FOR SHIPMENT TO THE BAY CHEMICAL COMPANY IN KENNESAW, GEORGIA. SOME OF THE BAGS BROKE OPEN DURING THE TRANSFER, RELEASING THE CHEMICAL INTO THE ATMOSPHERE. THE EMPLOYEES SUFFERED BURNING AND WATERING OF THE EYES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL WERE CALLED. THE EIGHT EMPLOYEES WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL, CHECKED AND SENT BACK TO THE LOADING TERMINAL. THEY WERE TOLD TO GO HOME, SHOWER AND CHANGE CLOTHES. THE EMPLOYEES RETURNED TO THEIR REGULAR 5:30 PM TO 3:30 AM SHIFT THE NEXT DAY.
Keywords: BURN, EYE, SPILL, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1177641 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Motor transportation occuputions n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 1177641 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Motor transportation occuputions n.e.c. | ||
| 3 | 1177641 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Motor transportation occuputions n.e.c. | ||
| 4 | 1177641 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Motor transportation occuputions n.e.c. | ||
| 5 | 1177641 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Motor transportation occuputions n.e.c. | ||
| 6 | 1177641 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Motor transportation occuputions n.e.c. | ||
| 7 | 1177641 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Motor transportation occuputions n.e.c. | ||
| 8 | 1177641 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Motor transportation occuputions n.e.c. |