Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309054120 - Wellman Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Wellman Industries
520 Kingsburg Highway
Johnsonville, SC 29555
Mailing Address:
Po Box 188, Johnsonville, SC 29555
Union Status: Union
SIC:2299
NAICS: 314999/All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/01/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/03/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100376383 |
Investigation Summary
On January 17, 2006, Employees #1 through #4 were assisting with the opening of product transfer line. When two mechanics opened the line, molten polymer sprayed out and burned all four employees. Employees #1, #2, and #3 were hospitalized at Augusta Burn Center. Employee #4 was treated at the site. Employee #3 died 16 days later.
Keywords: BURN, PIPELINE, CHEMICAL BURN, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309054120 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Extruding and forming machine operators | ||
| 2 | 309054120 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Not specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 3 | 309054120 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Extruding and forming machine operators | ||
| 4 | 309054120 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Not specified mechanics and repairers |
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