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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313826604 - Machine & Welding Supply Company
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Machine & Welding Supply Company
1636 Us Hwy 301 S
Dunn, NC 28334
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1708, Dunn, NC 28335
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5084
NAICS: 423830/Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/04/2009
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/04/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100360817 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,800 |
| Current Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| 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 | Other | 19101200 F05 I | 04/26/2010 | 04/29/2010 | $0 | $4,900 | $0 | 06/23/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19101200 F05 II | 04/26/2010 | 04/29/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/23/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 04/26/2010 | 05/20/2010 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 06/23/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 18, 2009, Employee #1, of Machine & Welding Supply Company, was working on cylinder maintenance located adjacent to the medical cylinder fill plant. Employee #1 moved approximately eight to ten cylinders onto an exterior rear loading dock. Employee #1 was venting/bleeding down the contents so they could be repaired/scrapped. Employee #1 opened the valves on approximately three cylinders that did not have labels. One of those cylinders was determined to have contained arsine gas. Approximately two hours after exposure to the gas, Employee #1 began to experience symptoms such as, but not limited to, nausea, difficulty breathing, and numbness in his extremities. Employee #1 was hospitalized as a result of the exposure to the arsine gas. Employee #1 experienced a permanent decrease (50 percent) in renal function.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, GAS, RESPIRATORY TRACT, VALVE, KIDNEY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313826604 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported |