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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 15274582 - Beta Construction Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Beta Construction Inc
407 Pittsboro Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Mailing Address:
216 Dunavant Street, Charlotte, NC 28203
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/15/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/30/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360260046 | ||
| Complaint | 71131056 | Yes | |
| Complaint | 71131106 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING STAINLESS STEEL DUCTWORK. HE WAS WORKING IN A SERVICE CORRIDOR ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF A BUILDING. AT SOME POINT DURING THE COURSE OF THIS JOB, HE REMOVED HIS GLOVES AND CONTINUED TO WELD. HIS LEFT ARM WAS CONTACTING A WATER PIPE WHEN HE APPARENTLY CONTACTED THE WELDING ELECTRODE. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND HIS HEART STOPPED. THE EMPLOYEE WAS RESUSCITATED AT THE WORKSITE AND THEN TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL, WHERE HE RECOVERED FROM HIS INJURIES.
Keywords: E GI III, ELECTRICAL, CPR, WELDER, WELDING, ELECTRIC SHOCK, WELDING ELECTRODE, METAL PIPE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15274582 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Sheetmetal duct installers |