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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125277400 - Dean Pickle & Specialty Products Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Dean Pickle & Specialty Products Company, Inc.
305 N.W. Center Street
Faison, NC 28341
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 158, Faison, NC 28341
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2035
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/24/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/29/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360494272 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,625 |
| Current Penalty | $1,840 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,840 |
| 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 | Serious | 19101000 A02 | 05/31/1995 | 06/05/1995 | $1,840 | $2,625 | $0 | 06/16/1995 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19101000 E | 05/31/1995 | 06/05/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/16/1995 | Y - State Decision | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19101200 H | 05/31/1995 | 07/03/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/16/1995 | Y - State Decision | |
| 4. | 02001A | Other | 19100134 B01 | 05/31/1995 | 06/05/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/16/1995 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 02001B | Other | 19100134 B03 | 05/31/1995 | 06/05/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/16/1995 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 02001C | Other | 19100134 B10 | 05/31/1995 | 06/05/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/16/1995 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 02001D | Other | 19100134 B11 | 05/31/1995 | 06/05/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/16/1995 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 02001E | Other | 19100134 E05 | 05/31/1995 | 06/05/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/16/1995 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 9. | 02002 | Other | 19100157 C01 | 05/31/1995 | 06/05/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/16/1995 | Y - State Decision | |
| 10. | 02003 | Other | 19100303 F | 05/31/1995 | 06/05/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/16/1995 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
On March 3, 1995, Employees #1 through #10 initiated a cleaning project of a storage warehouse. Storage materials and pallets were removed from the warehouse using 11 propane and 5 electric Clark, Hyster, and CAT forklift trucks. At approximately 11:45 a.m., employees in the spear cooler room began to experience symptoms of carbon monoxide overexposure. Shortly thereafter, three employees were overcome by carbon monoxide gases. After lunch, several other employees were overcome by carbon monoxide gases. Several employees were administered oxygen and transported to a hospital. Three employees were sent to Duke Medical Center for special treatment. Ten employees in all were hospitalized.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, VENTILATION, WAREHOUSE, CLEANING, INHALATION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, EXHAUST FUMES, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, CARBON MONOXIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125277400 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Stock handlers and baggers | ||
| 2 | 125277400 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Stock handlers and baggers | ||
| 3 | 125277400 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Stock handlers and baggers | ||
| 4 | 125277400 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Stock handlers and baggers | ||
| 5 | 125277400 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Stock handlers and baggers | ||
| 6 | 125277400 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Stock handlers and baggers | ||
| 7 | 125277400 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Stock handlers and baggers | ||
| 8 | 125277400 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Stock handlers and baggers | ||
| 9 | 125277400 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Stock handlers and baggers | ||
| 10 | 125277400 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Stock handlers and baggers |