Inspection Detail
Inspection: 15285844 - National Linen Service
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
National Linen Service
225 Gray St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1149, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Union Status: Union
SIC:7218
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/03/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/02/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360770382 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 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 | 19100307 B | 03/26/1986 | 03/29/1986 | $360 | $360 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
ON DECEMBER 12, 1985, AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE WASHING SHOP TOWELS CONTAINING NAPTHA. NAPTHA VAPORS AT THE REAR OF AN 800 POUND ALSCO ATMOSPHERE WASHWHEEL IGNITED. THE FIRE SPREAD TO A RESTROOM LOCATED ABOUT EIGHT FEET BEHIND THE WASHWHEEL. AN EXPLOSION IN THE RESTROOM BLEW OUT THE WALLS AND CAUSED SECOND AND THIRD DEGREE BURNS ON THE FACE, HANDS AND BACK OF EMPLOYEES #1 AND #2. EMPLOYEE #3, WHO WAS STANDING APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET FROM THE WASHWHEEL, RECEIVED SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO HIS FACE AND ARMS.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, BACK, EXPLOSION, ARM, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15285844 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Personal service occupations, n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 15285844 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Personal service occupations, n.e.c. | ||
| 3 | 15285844 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Personal service occupations, n.e.c. |
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