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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2173995 - Peachtree Doors, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Peachtree Doors, Inc.
3151 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30091
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 5700, Norcross, GA 30091
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3231
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/19/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/22/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 900966003 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,070 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,070 |
| Current Penalty | $2,070 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,070 |
| 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 E03 VA | 06/25/1985 | 07/29/1985 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100106 H04 IVA | 06/25/1985 | 07/29/1985 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100307 B | 06/25/1985 | 07/29/1985 | $630 | $630 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100106 E09 II | 06/25/1985 | 06/27/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN EXPLOSION IN A TOLUENE RECOVERY ROOM BLEW OUT A PORTION OF THE BUILDING'S ROOF AND PARTS OF ALL FOUR WALLS. THE TOLUENE RECOVERY SYTEM BEING USED WAS A VIC 512 VAPOR ADSORBTION SYSTEM. THE ROOM WAS NOT PROPERLY VENTILATED. (THE DECANTER ATMOSPHERIC VENTS WERE VENTED BACK INTO THE ROOM). THERE WERE NO EMPLOYEES IN THE ROOM AT THE TIME OF THE EXPLOSION, BUT SEVERAL WERE WORKING CLOSE BY. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON HER ARMS AND LEGS. ALL THE OTHER INJURED EMPLOYEES RECEIVED LACERATIONS, ABRASIONS, AND SOME SMOKE INHALATION INJURIES. NONE OF THESE EMPLOYEES WERE HOSPITALIZED. THE SOURCE OF IGNITION IS UNKNOWN, BUT THOUGHT TO BE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE TOLUENE RECOVERY ROOM.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, TOLUENE, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, ABRASION, ARM, SMOKE INHALATION, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2173995 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 2173995 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 2173995 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 2173995 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 2173995 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 2173995 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 2173995 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 2173995 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported | ||
| 9 | 2173995 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |