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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303576284 - Metal Spray North America
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Metal Spray North America
4001 Mccords Ferry Rd.
Eastover, SC 29044
Mailing Address:
11600 Busy St., Suite 202, Richmond, VA 23236
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/16/2001
Planning Guide: Health-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/26/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100371699 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,875 |
| Current Penalty | $2,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,350 |
| 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 | 19100146 D04 | 01/31/2001 | 02/06/2001 | $350 | $875 | $0 | 02/23/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 D05 | 01/31/2001 | 02/06/2001 | $600 | $1,500 | $0 | 02/23/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 E05 | 01/31/2001 | 02/06/2001 | $350 | $875 | $0 | 02/23/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100146 F | 01/31/2001 | 02/06/2001 | $350 | $875 | $0 | 02/23/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100146 G04 | 01/31/2001 | 02/06/2001 | $350 | $875 | $0 | 02/23/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100146 J01 | 01/31/2001 | 02/06/2001 | $350 | $875 | $0 | 02/23/2001 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An employee was performing maintenance on a paper mill recovery boiler. He was working in close proximity to a metallizing operation where a chrome/nickel protective coating was being applied (sprayed) to the interior of the boiler. The employee became ill after an unknown period of time and was hospitalized. He was diagnosed with metal fume fever due to exposure to chromium and nickel fumes, and later died from his illness.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, BOILER, AIR CONTAMINATION, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303576284 | Fatality | Poisoning(Systemic) | Miscellaneous precision metal workers |