Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3002623 - Gkn Automotive Components, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Gkn Automotive Components, Inc.
I-85 & Trollingwood Road
Mebane, NC 27302
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 220, Mebane, NC 27302
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3714
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/22/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/22/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360261994 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 9 | 11 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 9 | 11 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $660 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $660 |
| Current Penalty | $660 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $660 |
| 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 | 19100037 F05 | 02/23/1988 | 03/28/1988 | $240 | $240 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100151 C | 02/23/1988 | 03/28/1988 | $420 | $420 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100106 E02 IVD | 02/23/1988 | 02/29/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19100106 E06 II | 02/23/1988 | 02/29/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02003 | Other | 19100179 J02 III | 02/23/1988 | 02/29/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02004 | Other | 19100179 J02 IV | 02/23/1988 | 02/29/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02005 | Other | 19100212 A01 | 02/23/1988 | 02/29/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 02006 | Other | 19100215 B09 | 02/23/1988 | 02/29/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 02007 | Other | 19100304 F05 V | 02/23/1988 | 02/29/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 02008 | Other | 19100305 G01 III | 02/23/1988 | 02/29/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 02009 | Other | 19100306 E | 02/23/1988 | 03/28/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS ADDING OAKITE 127-GA-3 TO WATER IN A PARTS WASHING MACHINE (#2068). HE WAS STANDING ADJACENT TO THE COMPARTMENT AS HE ADDED THE CHEMICAL. AN EXOTHERMIC CHEMICAL REACTION OCCURRED AS HE ADDED THE OAKITE, CAUSING THE MIXTURE TO SPEW OUT AND DRENCH HIS UPPER BODY. HE RECEIVED SEVERE CHEMICAL BURNS TO THE EYES, FACE, ARMS AND UPPER BODY.
Keywords: EYE, WORK RULES, CHEMICAL REACTION, CHEMICAL BURN, ARM, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3002623 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |
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