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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311939128 - Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
333 Neils Eddy Rd.
Riegelwood, NC 28451
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2869
NAICS: 325199/All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/09/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Program Improvements
Case Closed: 03/04/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100359330 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,600 |
| Current Penalty | $4,760 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,760 |
| 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 | 19100252 A02 IV | 01/12/2009 | 01/15/2009 | $4,760 | $5,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100252 A02 VID | 01/12/2009 | 01/15/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 23, 2008, Employee #1 was working in a facility when a small fire started during a welding operation. After the fire was extinguished, the employee collapsed outside of the break room. Emergency medical services (EMS) were contacted, and he was transported to New Hanover Regional hospital. EMS indicated that the immediate application of CPR at the facility allowed them to maintain a faint pulse enroute to the hospital. Employee #1 died and hospital personnel confirmed the death was caused by a heart attack. The employee was known to have high blood pressure and was being treated for this and other associated health problems.
Keywords: HEART ATTACK, FIRE, WELDING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311939128 | Fatality | Other | Painters, construction and maintenance |