Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3032406 - Durham High School
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Durham High School
400 North Duke Street
Durham, NC 27712
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8211
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/22/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/24/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360260954 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 7C0101 A99 E1 | 04/28/1989 | 09/15/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 7C0101 A99 F4 | 04/28/1989 | 09/15/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 7C0101 A99 G1 | 04/28/1989 | 09/15/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 7C0101 A99 H | 04/28/1989 | 09/15/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a teacher, was rearranging chemicals within a chemical storeroom adjacent to the chemistry classroom. During a classroom project, some students who were assisting Employee #1 encountered an uncovered vial of what proved to be sodium metal. The students placed the vial on a work table adjacent to a running faucet. Apparently, water was inadvertently introduced into the vial. The sodium metal reacted to the water and, when observed by Employee #1, was being transported out of the classroom as the chemical exploded. Employee #1 suffered severe chemical burns to his eyes.
Keywords: EYE, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL REACTION, CHEMICAL BURN, STRUCK BY, CHEMICAL, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3032406 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Chemistry teachers |
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