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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3017373 - Chemcentral/Greensboro
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Chemcentral/Greensboro
1100 Fairchild Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 100, Jamestown, NC 27282
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5169
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/02/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/20/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360489090 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280 |
| Current Penalty | $280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280 |
| 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 | 19100106 E06 I | 12/18/1990 | 12/24/1990 | $280 | $280 | $0 | 01/08/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100106 E06 II | 12/18/1990 | 12/24/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/08/1991 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
TWO EMPLOYEES WERE UNLOADING A TANKER TRUCK CONTAINING TOLUENE. THEY HAD UNLOADED TWO OF THE TANKER'S FOUR LOADED COMPARTMENTS. AFTER UNLOADING THE SECOND COMPARTMENT, THEY UNHOOKED, AND THE FLAMMABLE TOLUENE VAPORS IGNITED. THIS CAUSED THE TANKER TO EXPLODE. BOTH EMPLOYEES WERE THROWN BACK AND BURNED BY THE EXPLOSION. EMPLOYEE #2 WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR 2 WEEKS. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS STILL HOSPITALIZED 6 WEEKS LATER. THE EXPLOSION WAS APPARENTLY CAUSED BY A STATIC ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE.
Keywords: ELECTRIC ARC, STATIC ELECTRICITY, ELECTRICAL, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, E GI VII, TOLUENE, BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3017373 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Truck drivers, heavy |