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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2998722 - F. N. Thompson, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
F. N. Thompson, Inc.
College & Fifth Streets
Charlotte, NC 28202
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1542
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/25/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/24/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360263065 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| Current Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| 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 | 19260302 E12 | 10/12/1987 | 11/24/1987 | $420 | $420 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 7B0302 A | 10/12/1987 | 11/14/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A CONSTRUCTION WORKER WAS COVERING A CHIMNEY FLOOR OPENING ON THE FOURTH FLOOR OF A CONSTRUCTION REMODELING PROJECT. A SPEED FASTENER, INC (MODEL 825) DIRECT-ACTING POWDER ACTUATED TOOL WAS USED TO FASTEN 5/8 INCH PLYWOOD TO THE CONCRETE FLOOR. THE TOOL WAS POSITIONED LESS THAN 1 INCH FROM THE UNPROTECTED EDGE OF THE FLOOR OPENING. THE CONCRETE-SPALLED DRIVE PIN DEFLECTED OFF THE CONCRETE AND PIERCED THE PROTECTIVE HELMET OF EMPLOYEE #1, WHO WAS USING A JACK HAMMER TO DEMOLISH THE CHIMNEY ON THE THIRD FLOOR LEVEL. EMPLOYEE #1 SUFFERED PUNCTURE WOUNDS OF THE HEAD, EAR, NECK, AND UPPER CHEST.
Keywords: CHEST, HEAD, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, EAR, NECK, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, POWDER ACTUATED TOOL, PUNCTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2998722 | Hospitalized injury | Puncture | Construction trades, n.e.c. |