Inspection Detail

Inspection: 18347880 - Container Corp. Of America

Inspection Information - Office: Jacksonville Area Office

Inspection Nr: 18347880

Report ID: 0419700

Date Opened: 09/10/1991

Site Address:
Container Corp. Of America
North 8th Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: Union

SIC:2631

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 09/11/1991

Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 09/13/1991

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360129472

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 14332001

Event: 07/15/1991

Employee dies of asbestosis after 12 years of exposure

In 1979, Employee #1 had an x-ray that showed a spot on his lung. A biopsy was performed and a part of one lung was removed. After recuperating for two months, the employee returned to work full-time. He worked until April 1991, when he became ill. Rescuers took him from work to the hospital. He died on July 15, 1991. Between 1979 and 1991 the employee continually complained of shortness of breath. X-rays showed continual fibrosis asbestosis.

Keywords: LUNG, ASBESTOS REMOVAL

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	18347880			Fatality	Cancer	Miscellaneous plant and system operators

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