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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306073057 - Carolina Welding, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
Carolina Welding, Inc.
181 Random Dr.
New London, NC 28127
Mailing Address:
2511 N Hwy 52, Albemarle, NC 28001
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 562910/Remediation Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/06/2002
Planning Guide: Health-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/14/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102093234 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,850 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | 19260021 B05 | 01/30/2003 | 02/07/2003 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260024 | 01/30/2003 | 02/12/2003 | $500 | $1,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260095 A | 01/30/2003 | 02/07/2003 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19260352 C | 01/30/2003 | 02/05/2003 | $750 | $1,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19260352 I | 01/30/2003 | 02/05/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01005A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 01/30/2003 | 04/15/2003 | $500 | $1,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01005B | Serious | 19101200 E02 I | 01/30/2003 | 02/12/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 8. | 01005C | Serious | 19101200 H | 01/30/2003 | 04/15/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 02001 | Other | 19260350 A09 | 01/30/2003 | 02/05/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 18, 2002, Employee #1 had cut a hole in the bottom cone of Silo Number 341 with an oxygen and acetylene torch and MIG welded the bottom half of a side chute onto the opening. Employee #1 had stopped welding, in order to torch cut a notch out of the top of the newly attached side chute, when residual dust from inside the silo ignited, causing a flash fire. Employee #1 suffered first- and second-degree burns on his face, arms and abdomen and third-degree burns on his legs. Employee #2 was assisting Employee #1 when the flash fire occurred and he suffered first- and second-degree burns to multiple parts of his body and head. Employee #3 was standing outside the silo observing the operation when the flash fire occurred and he suffered first- and second-degree burns to the arms and hands. All three employees were hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, ABDOMEN, DUST, FIRE, WELDER, WELDING, ARM, FACE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306073057 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Welders and cutters | ||
| 2 | 306073057 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Welders and cutters | ||
| 3 | 306073057 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Welders and cutters |