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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311495337 - Infinity Treading Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
Infinity Treading Systems, Inc.
4510 Rozzelles Ferry Road
Charlotte, NC 28216
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 681777, Charlotte, NC 28216
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7534
NAICS: 326212/Tire Retreading
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/24/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/25/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102097367 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 3 | 10 | |||
| Current Violations | 7 | 3 | 10 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| Current Penalty | $9,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,450 |
| 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 | 19100107 C06 | 10/09/2007 | 10/17/2007 | $1,575 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100107 D02 | 10/09/2007 | 10/17/2007 | $1,575 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100307 B | 10/09/2007 | 10/17/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100107 E09 | 10/09/2007 | 10/17/2007 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100107 G02 | 10/09/2007 | 10/17/2007 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100107 G07 | 10/09/2007 | 10/17/2007 | $1,575 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100305 D02 | 10/09/2007 | 10/17/2007 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01007A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 10/09/2007 | 10/17/2007 | $1,575 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01007B | Serious | 19101200 F05 | 10/09/2007 | 10/17/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 02001 | Other | 19100132 D01 | 10/09/2007 | 10/17/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 02002 | Other | 19100157 E02 | 10/09/2007 | 10/17/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 02003 | Other | 19100157 G01 | 10/09/2007 | 10/17/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 30, 2007, Employee #1, a new machine operator and adhesive sprayer in his second week of employment, was spraying flammable contact adhesive onto tires inside the spray area of a 10,000 square foot production building. Employee #1 typically sprayed five tires at a time as they hung and spun on a tire spinner machine. Employee #1 had just finished spraying adhesive onto the tires, when he pressed the tire spinner machine electrical button, located in a control box within the spray area. He suffered second- and third-degree burns to sixty percent of his body in an explosion and fire. No other employees witnessed the accident. However, they did report hearing a loud "pop." Emergency Medical Services stated that Employee #1 said he saw a spark. Flammable contact adhesive vapors were in the area, and an explosion and fire occurred. Employee #1 was taken to the Jaycees Burn Center in Chapel Hill to be treated.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, MACHINE OPERATOR, TORSO, EXPLOSION, SPRAYING RIG, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311495337 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |