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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3015484 - Carolina Insulation Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Carolina Insulation Co.
1986 Pitt Tech Road
Winterville, NC 28590
Mailing Address:
4421-B Airport Drive, Wilson, NC 27896
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1742
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/15/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/16/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360262067 |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were applying insulation to the interior of an HVAC duct with a flammable adhesive. The duct did not have mechanical ventilation. Electrical flood-type lamps, electrical extension cords, and a receptacle outlet were in the duct. This equipment was not approved for use in Class I locations. Within the duct work at another location, an employee was spot welding pins in place. The flammable vapors ignited, resulting in a flash fire that burned Employees #1 and #2 over approximately 90 percent of their bodies. They died.
Keywords: BURN, SPOT WELDING, DUCT, VENTILATION, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, SPARK, ELECTRIC LIGHT--PORT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3015484 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Insulation Workers | ||
| 2 | 3015484 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Insulation Workers |