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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18452177 - Nordic Warehouse, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Nordic Warehouse, Inc.
5610 David Cox Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28269
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4222
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/19/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/27/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901155077 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On June 19, 1991, Employees #1, #2, and #3 inhaled carbon monoxide while operating forklifts in a warehouse. After he got off work at around 2:00 p.m., Employee #1 had a relative drive him to the hospital. Employees #2 and #3 lost consciousness during their shift. Employee #2 regained consciousness and continued working. Employee #3 was treated by emergency medical response personnel. Employees #2 and #3 were both transported to the hospital and operations were stopped. The Charlotte Hazmat team entered the building at approximately 10:00 p.m., approximately 2 hours after operations had stopped, and found carbon monoxide levels ranging from 75 ppm in the office to 605 ppm in freezer #1.
Keywords: IND TRK OPERATOR, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, WAREHOUSE, INHALATION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, AIR CONTAMINATION, EXHAUST FUMES, FAINTED, OVEREXPOSURE, CARBON MONOXIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18452177 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators | ||
| 2 | 18452177 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators | ||
| 3 | 18452177 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators |