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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311934244 - D. H. Griffin Wrecking Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
D. H. Griffin Wrecking Company, Inc.
Hwy 149 North
Plymouth, NC 27962
Mailing Address:
4700 Hilltop Road, Greensboro, NC 27407
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1795
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/10/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Program Improvement
Case Closed: 07/22/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100359140 |
Investigation Summary
On May 7, 2008, Employees #1 and three coworkers were tasked to dismantle an outdated water tank with handheld demolition equipment such as a cutting torch. During demolition, the employees worked on the second level and the supervisor in charge worked on the lower level removing debris. Employees #1 and three coworkers had approximately 75 percent of the tank cut apart prior to lunch. After lunch Employee #1 was told by the other employees not to cut anymore of the tank until a chain hoist was made available. Employee #1 disregarded the other employees and cut the approximate 700 pound section of steel, which fell on him, causing fatal fractures.
Keywords: FRACTURE, DEMOLITION, HOIST, TORCH, STRUCK BY, WATER TANK, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311934244 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |