Inspection Detail
Inspection: 124650649 - Companion Property And Casualty Insurance Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Companion Property And Casualty Insurance Co.
300 Arbor Lake Dr., Suite 950, Fontaine Bus. Park
Columbia, SC 29223
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:6324
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/18/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/04/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360498638 |
Investigation Summary
On January 4, 1994, workers began to experience symptoms of headaches and dizziness. At approximately 9:00 a.m. on January 6, 1994, Employee #1 and coworkers were evacuated from the building complaining of headaches, dizziness, and nausea; Employee #1 was admitted to the hospital. Carboxyhemoglobin tests revealed a level of 22.3 percent in her blood. Outside contractors from the gas company were brought in to test the air and evaluate problems, but nothing was found. The inspector sampled for carbon monoxide on January 6 and January 10, 1994; levels were below 3 ppm. A possible gas leak over the weekend of January 1-3, 1994 was considered. HVAC had been shut down then but not removed from the building.
Keywords: HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, OVEREXPOSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124650649 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Underwriters |
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