Inspection Detail

Inspection: 2979193 - Unitec Plastics, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh

Inspection Nr: 2979193

Report ID: 0453710

Date Opened: 05/12/1988

Site Address:
Unitec Plastics, Inc.
Hwy. 11 South
Ayden, NC 28513

Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 339, Ayden, NC 28513

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3089

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 05/13/1988

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 05/13/1988

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360262356

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 14252605

Event: 05/12/1988

Employees become ill after exposure to carbon monoxide

At approximately 9:30 to 9:45 p.m. on May 11, 1988, second shift Employees #1 through #8 were evacuated from a warehouse/manufacturing plant after experiencing headaches, nausea, dizziness, and weakness. Employees #1, #2, and #3 were taken by the rescue squad to the Pitt Memorial Hospital emergency room for observation and treatment. Employees #4 through #8 were brought to the Ayden Fire Department for observation by the county medical officer. During the first and second shifts, three propane-powered forklifts had been used frequently inside the closed building, which has a 100 percent recirculated air conditioning unit.

Keywords: RESPIRATORY, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONER, HEADACHE, INHALATION, NAUSEA, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, EXHAUST FUMES, PROPANE, CARBON MONOXIDE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2979193	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Molding and casting machine operators
2	2979193	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Molding and casting machine operators
3	2979193	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Molding and casting machine operators
4	2979193	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Molding and casting machine operators
5	2979193	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Molding and casting machine operators
6	2979193	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
7	2979193	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Production inspectors, checkers and examiners
8	2979193	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Production inspectors, checkers and examiners

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