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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1501145.015 - 146730 - Cv Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Winston-Salem
Site Address:
146730 - Cv Industries, Inc.
280 Crescent Street Ne
Valdese, NC 28690
Mailing Address:
Po Box 70, Valdese, NC 28690
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2299
NAICS: 313210/Broadwoven Fabric Mills
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/18/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/19/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1682572 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $11,800 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $16,800 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 01/19/2021 | 01/29/2021 | $8,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/15/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 01/19/2021 | 01/29/2021 | $3,800 | $4,000 | $0 | 03/15/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19101200 H03 III | 01/19/2021 | 01/29/2021 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/15/2021 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 23, 2020, an employee was working at a broadwoven fabric mill. It marketed fabrics to furniture manufacturers and distributors. According to the "Report of Investigation by Medical Examiner", the employee suffered a caustic chemical burn on his right thigh and lower legs while at work on July 23, 2020. The area was rinsed with water and reportedly seen at occupational therapy the following day and several times afterwards. On August 2, 2020, the employee started treatment at the Catawba Valley Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbarics. On September 4, 2020, he went in for a skin graft to the area and started to have complications. He started antibiotics on September 10, 2020, after he was screened positive for sepsis. His status worsened on September 18, 2020. He went into ventricular tachycardia and lost his pulse. Resuscitative efforts were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead.
Keywords: Cardiovasc System, Caustic, Chemical Burn, Heart, Infection, Leg, PPE, Skin, Thigh, Ventricle
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1501145.015 | 67 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |