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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 15007669 - Inmont Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Inmont Corporation
1701 Westinghouse Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28217
Mailing Address:
P O Box 7087, Charlotte, NC 28217
Union Status: Union
SIC:2893
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/12/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/12/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360770242 |
Investigation Summary
A SPILL OF APPROXIMATELY 30 GALLONS OF FLAMMABLE TOLUENE OCCURED WHEN A VESSEL WAS BEING CHARGED WITH THE TOLUENE WITH ITS BOTTOM VALVE LEFT OPEN. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS CLEANING UP THE SPILL WHEN THE TOLUENE SOMEHOW IGNITED. HE SUFFERED SECOND AND THIRD DEGREE BURNS TO HIS FACE AND UPPER TRUNK. EMPLOYEE #2 SAW EMPLOYEE #1 RUNNING WITH HIS CLOTHING ON FIRE AND ATTEMPTED TO CATCH HIM AND EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES. EMPLOYEE #2 RECEIVED FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON BOTH FOREARMS.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, CLEANING, FIRE, TORSO, TOLUENE, VALVE, SPILL, ARM, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15007669 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Mixing and blending machine operators | ||
| 2 | 15007669 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Production helpers |