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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120465992 - Evergreen Timberlands Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Evergreen Timberlands Corporation
Hwy. 52
Pineville, SC 29468
Mailing Address:
2165 W. Park Court, Stone Mt., GA 30087
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0851
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/13/1992
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/25/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360497150 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 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. | 01001A | Other | 19101200 E01 | 07/24/1992 | 08/27/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Other | 19101200 E01 I | 07/24/1992 | 08/04/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
While using pesticide spray applicator equipment, Employee #1 attempted to flush a centrifugal pump. The hose connected to the pump's outlet side crimped and the connecting hose clamp gave way. The employee was sprayed in the face and on his shoulder with an organic phosphorus pesticide, 7.5 percent solution. He was wearing chemical splash goggles and gloves. He showered immediately, but reported a burning sensation inside his mouth. The employee was transported to a local hospital's emergency room, where he was treated for pesticide poisoning. The employee noted no further health symptoms.
Keywords: MOUTH, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HOSE, POISONING, FACE, PESTICIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120465992 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Supervisors, forestry and logging workers |