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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125309633 - Frederick Gumm Chemical Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
Frederick Gumm Chemical Company, Inc.
2098 Chespark Dr
Gastonia, NC 28052
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5169
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/23/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/03/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362709156 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,800 |
| Current Penalty | $2,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,300 |
| 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 | 19100120 Q01 | 11/13/1996 | 12/16/1996 | $1,150 | $1,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100120 Q03 IV | 11/13/1996 | 12/16/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100134 C | 11/13/1996 | 12/16/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100120 Q03 VI | 11/13/1996 | 12/16/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01001E | Serious | 19100120 Q06 | 11/13/1996 | 12/16/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01001F | Serious | 19100120 Q09 I | 11/13/1996 | 12/16/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01002A | Serious | 19100146 C01 | 11/13/1996 | 12/16/1996 | $1,150 | $1,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01002B | Serious | 19100146 C02 | 11/13/1996 | 12/16/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01002C | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 11/13/1996 | 12/16/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01002D | Serious | 19100146 E01 | 11/13/1996 | 12/16/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 01002E | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 11/13/1996 | 12/16/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 01002F | Serious | 19100146 H01 | 11/13/1996 | 12/16/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 01002G | Serious | 19100146 I04 | 11/13/1996 | 12/16/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 01002H | Serious | 19100146 J01 | 11/13/1996 | 12/16/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 15. | 01002I | Serious | 19100146 K02 I | 11/13/1996 | 12/16/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 16. | 02001 | Other | 19100022 A01 | 11/13/1996 | 11/23/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 17. | 02002 | Other | 19100151 C | 11/13/1996 | 12/02/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #6 were exposed to chemical spill at their facility and suffered eye irritation and respiratory problems. They were evacuated and treated at Gaston and Shelby Hospitals. Employees #1 through #6 were released from the hospital later the same day.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, AIR CONTAMINATION, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SPILL, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125309633 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Mixing and blending machine operators | ||
| 2 | 125309633 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Mixing and blending machine operators | ||
| 3 | 125309633 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Production inspectors, checkers and examiners | ||
| 4 | 125309633 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Mixing and blending machine operators | ||
| 5 | 125309633 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Mixing and blending machine operators | ||
| 6 | 125309633 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Management related occupations, n.e.c. |