Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18575688 - Fmc Lithium Division
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Fmc Lithium Division
Hwy. 161
Bessemer City, NC 28016
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 795, Bessemer City, NC 28016
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/23/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/15/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360488472 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $480 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $480 |
| Current Penalty | $480 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $480 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100134 F02 I | 10/01/1990 | 11/03/1990 | $480 | $480 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100134 F02 II | 10/01/1990 | 10/08/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100134 F04 | 10/01/1990 | 10/08/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19100134 F05 I | 10/01/1990 | 10/08/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
While a chlorine line at FMC Lithium Corp. was being tested, chlorine gas was released to the roof where contractors from the Kiser Construction and Elbert Roberts Paint Co. were working. Employees #1 through #5 inhaled chlorine. All were evacuated from the roof without assistance. Although the owner of Kiser Construction did not go to the hospital, three of his employees were sent to the hospital. Two Kiser employees (Employees #2 and #3) were admitted and kept overnight for observation, and one was treated and released. One employee of Roberts Paint was treated at the hospital and released.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, INHALATION, CHLORINE, TOXIC FUMES, CONSTRUCTION, GAS LEAK, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18575688 | Occupation Not Listed |
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