Inspection Detail

Inspection: 120465992 - Evergreen Timberlands Corporation

Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation

Inspection Nr: 120465992

Report ID: 0454510

Date Opened: 06/29/1992

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

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360497150

Violation Summary
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

Violation Items
#	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

Investigation Nr: 909101

Event: 04/30/1992

Employee sprayed in face with pesticide

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

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120465992			Non Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Supervisors, forestry and logging workers

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