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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308781467 - North/South Floors, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
North/South Floors, Inc.
169 Gerald Rd.
Fairmont, NC 28340
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7349
NAICS: 561720/Janitorial Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/16/2005
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Program Improvements
Case Closed: 04/29/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100356906 | ||
| Referral | 202636841 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 |
| Current Penalty | $1,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,600 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 01/19/2006 | 01/24/2006 | $115 | $125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100151 C | 01/19/2006 | 01/24/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 7F010104 A IV | 01/19/2006 | 01/24/2006 | $1,370 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19101000 E | 01/19/2006 | 01/24/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 01/19/2006 | 03/08/2006 | $115 | $125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01003B | Serious | 19101200 G08 | 01/19/2006 | 01/24/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01003C | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 01/19/2006 | 02/14/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 02001 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 01/19/2006 | 01/24/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 15, 2005, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were working as cashiers at the Dollar General Store in Southport, NC. The company that had the contract to maintain the floors at the Dollar General Stores in the district, North/South Floors, Inc., was using a Briggs & Stratton Model Number 303777 propane-powered floor buffer. In the Southport store and in at least two other nearby Dollar General Stores, this buffer produced high levels of carbon monoxide as a result of a defective throttle cable. Employees #1, #2, and #3 were exposed to this carbon monoxide. Employee #1 was exposed to an 8 hour TWA of 163.81 ppm and a ceiling of 262.09 ppm. Employee #2 was exposed to an 8 hour TWA of 124.58 ppm. Employee #3 was exposed to an 8 hour TWA of 153.9 ppm. None of the employees was hospitalized.
Keywords: CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN, POISONING, CARBON MONOXIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308781467 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Cashiers | ||
| 2 | 308781467 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Cashiers | ||
| 3 | 308781467 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Cashiers |