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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 15007446 - S&W Chemicals Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
S&W Chemicals Inc
Old Hwy 70 A
Conover, NC 28613
Mailing Address:
Po Box 926, Hickory, NC 28603
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2869
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/24/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/31/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360611974 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $360 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $360 |
| Current Penalty | $360 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $360 |
| 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 | 19100178 C02 III | 08/23/1985 | 09/24/1985 | $180 | $180 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100307 B | 08/23/1985 | 08/26/1985 | $180 | $180 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING BNC CONCENTRATE IN A MIXING ROOM. AS HE WAS ADDING 40 GALLONS OF DIETHYLAMINE (A FLAMMABLE LIQUID), A SPARK FROM A POORLY INSULATED ELECTRIC CORD IGNITED THE VAPOR. THE EMPLOYEE SUFFERED FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO HIS BACK AND ARMS FROM THE FIRE.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, E GI V, ELEC INSULATION, ELECTRICAL, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, BACK, EXPLOSION, ELECTRIC CORD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15007446 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Managers and administrators, n.e.c |