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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312874076 - Austin Industrial, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Austin Industrial, Inc.
1530 Nc Highway 306 S
Aurora, NC 27806
Mailing Address:
Po Box 87888, Houston, TX 77287
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9999
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/29/2009
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/08/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100360379 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19100157 E03 | 12/04/2009 | 12/09/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On June 26, 2009, four employees were cleaning gypsum from a sump pump pit when a fiberglass reinforced plastic pipe failed, spraying all four employees with phosphoric acid on the face, neck, back, and arms. They were transported to local hospitals. Three employees were treated and released; one was transferred to the Chapel Hill Burn Center for further treatment.
Keywords: PHOSPHORIC ACID, BACK, CHEMICAL BURN, NECK, ARM, FACE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312874076 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 2 | 312874076 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 3 | 312874076 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 4 | 312874076 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Laborers, except construction |