Inspection Detail

Inspection: 314377599 - International Textile Group, Inc., Dba Burlington

Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh

Inspection Nr: 314377599

Report ID: 0453710

Date Opened: 07/16/2010

Site Address:
International Textile Group, Inc., Dba Burlington
906 N Anthony St.
Burlington, NC 27217

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 691, Burlington, NC 27216

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:2262

NAICS: 313311/Broadwoven Fabric Finishing Mills

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 11/02/2010

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 11/15/2010

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100361443

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200358877

Event: 07/16/2010

Employee Dies from Ingesting Chlorifluromethane

On July 16, 2010, Employee #1 was working in an air wash unit and failed to clock out. He was found in an unresponsive state, sitting in a chair with his head back. An autopsy found that a fatal quantity of chlorodifluoromethane, R-22 refrigerant, had been ingested shortly before death.

Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, REFRIGERANT, CHEMICAL

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	314377599			Fatality	Asphyxia	Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics

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