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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1206325.015 - 133452 - Quate Industrial Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
133452 - Quate Industrial Service, Inc.
2410 Campus Shore Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27606
Mailing Address:
3511 Highway 70 East, Durham, NC 27703
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/05/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/19/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1177441 | ||
| Referral | 1175188 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On January 20, 2017, Employee #1 was tasked with removing a "Victaulic Blind Flange" on the inlet section of a Carrier 400 ton chiller, Model Number 30GXR415BA661ZV, that was held in place with a split collar. The machine had been idle for over four months as it was winterized with all electrical connections removed and locked out. The employee began loosening the bolts on the collar with a crescent wrench when a co-worker said he would get a socket wrench. Employee #1 placed the socket wrench on the retaining bolt, the flange blew off striking the employee in the face. The employee was transported to the hospital and died at 7:20 p.m. on January 25, 2017.
Keywords: Face, Flying Object, Struck By, Wrench
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1206325.015 | 45 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |