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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18540716 - Simon Roofing And Sheet Metal Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
Simon Roofing And Sheet Metal Corp.
1810 Industrial Center Circle
Charlotte, NC 28213
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/04/1993
Planning Guide: Health-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/20/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360492052 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 worked on the roof of Westinghouse Electric Corporation for Simon Roofing and Sheet Metal Corp. He worked at the chute throwing "tear-off" off the roof between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Employee #1 became nauseated and vomited. He was allowed to rest and drink some water. For the rest of the day, Employee #1 was placed on a lighter task, supplying foam board to other roofers. He continued to vomit and drink water throughout the day and left the roof at the end of his workshift (4:00 p.m.). His father drove him home. Employee #1 collapsed outside his hotel room and died on May 28, 1993 from heat exhaustion. His core temperature was 107 degrees Fahrenheit.
Keywords: ROOF, COLLAPSE, CONSTRUCTION, NAUSEA, HEAT EXHAUSTION, OVEREXPOSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18540716 | Fatality | Heat Exhaustion | Roofers |