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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3015989 - Dickerson Carolina, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Dickerson Carolina, Inc.
Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 339, Castle Hayne, NC 28429
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/07/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/10/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | 3015997 |
Investigation Summary
A GAS MAIN WAS BROKEN BY A CONSTRUCTION CREW LAYING SEWER LINES. A GAS COMPANY REPAIR CREW RESPONDED. WHILE DIGGING WITH A BACKHOE, THE REPAIR CREW RUPTURED AN ADJACENT WATER MAIN. BOTH GAS AND WATER WERE LEAKING. THE WATER WAS TURNED OFF AND WATER PUMPS WERE BROUGHT IN TO PUMP THE WATER OUT OF THE HOLE. THE PUMPS BEING USED TO REMOVE THE WATER WERE GASOLINE DRIVEN (SPARK PRODUCING). THE GAS IGNITED, CAUSING AN EXPLOSION THAT KILLED ONE WORKER AND INJURED EIGHTEEN OTHERS. NO ONE HAD TURNED OFF THE GAS BEFORE ATTEMPTING THE REPAIR.
Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, SPARK, REPAIR, NATURAL GAS, GAS LEAK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3015989 | Occupation Not Listed |