Inspection Detail
Inspection: 15298797 - Modern Machine Company
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Modern Machine Company
715 North George
Goldsboro, NC 27530
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3599
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/15/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/11/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360261978 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $120 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $120 |
| Current Penalty | $120 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $120 |
| 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 | 19100252 D03 I | 02/22/1988 | 02/29/1988 | $120 | $120 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100157 G01 | 02/22/1988 | 02/29/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 19100243 C03 | 02/22/1988 | 02/29/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02003 | Other | 19100303 G01 I | 02/22/1988 | 02/29/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02004 | Other | 19100305 B01 | 02/22/1988 | 02/29/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS CUTTING THE TOPS OFF METAL 55 GALLON DRUMS SO THAT THEY COULD BE USED TO HOLD SCRAP METAL. HIS FOREMAN OPENED THE TOP BUNG HOLE OF ONE OF THE BARRELS AND SNIFFED TO DETERMINE IF THE BARRELS COULD BE CUT. THE FOREMAN THOUGHT THE BARRELS CONTAINED SOME TYPE OF ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBON. THE TOP OF ONE BARREL WAS CUT USING AN OXYGEN/ACETYLENE TORCH. THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CUTTING THE TOP FROM ANOTHER BARREL WHEN THE EXPLOSION OCCURRED. THE EXPLOSION LIFTED THE BUILDING ROOF 6 INCHES AND SET EMPLOYEE #1'S CLOTHES ON FIRE. NO OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE INJURED. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS IMMEDIATELY TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL AND THEN TO THE NORTH CAROLINA BURN CENTER IN CHAPEL HILL.
Keywords: BURN, ACETYLENE TORCH, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, DRUM, FIRE, EXPLOSION, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15298797 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machinist apprentices |
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