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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18563197 - Rite Way Cleaning & Maintenance
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Rite Way Cleaning & Maintenance
175 Northpoint Avenue
High Point, NC 27260
Mailing Address:
116 Honeytown Road, High Point, NC 27260
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7349
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/04/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/27/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360487425 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $640 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $640 |
| Current Penalty | $640 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $640 |
| 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 | 19100106 E06 I | 12/15/1989 | 12/21/1989 | $320 | $320 | $0 | 12/22/1989 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 12/15/1989 | 12/21/1989 | $320 | $320 | $0 | 12/22/1989 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 7B0302 A | 12/15/1989 | 12/21/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/22/1989 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 7B0308 | 12/15/1989 | 12/21/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/22/1989 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 5. | 02003 | Other | 19100305 G01 IIID | 12/15/1989 | 12/21/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/22/1989 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
Two employees were removing polyurethane coating from a restroom floor in an office building. One of the employees was using a brush to apply a flammable paint and varnish remover over the surface of the floor. The light was on and the ceiling exhaust fan was running. The other employee was operating a P/H electric buffer with a 457-millimeter-diameter nylon-bristle brush. He stopped to open the door, and the flammable vapors in the room ignited and caused a fire. The employee operating the buffer sustained second-degree burns, for which he was hospitalized. His coworker received second- and third-degree burns over 75 percent of his body. He died of his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, E GI V, ELECTRICAL, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELEC EQUIPMENT--MISC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18563197 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Janitors and cleaners | ||
| 2 | 18563197 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Janitors and cleaners |