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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1259076.015 - 135633 - Catawba Valley Brewing Company
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
135633 - Catawba Valley Brewing Company
933 Louise Ave. Ste. 105
Charlotte, NC 28204
Mailing Address:
933 Louise Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2082
NAICS: 312120/Breweries
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/16/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/06/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1260264 | ||
| Referral | 1257227 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1367622 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $8,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100023 C11 | 02/16/2018 | 03/07/2018 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100028 B01 I | 02/16/2018 | 02/26/2018 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100304 G05 | 02/16/2018 | 02/26/2018 | $2,500 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 02/16/2018 | 02/26/2018 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 24, 2017, an employee, brew master, noticed a leaking glycol valve which was located on top of the fermentation tank near the walk-in cooler. The employee utilized a ladder to climb on top of the cooler, to access the glycol valve, and attempt to repair the valve. As the valve was spraying the glycol solution, the employee stood in the solution, grabbed the valve and was shocked. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Electrocuted, Ladder, Leak, Repair, Shock
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1259076.015 | 40 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |