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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315858548 - Lorillard Tobacco Company
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Winston-Salem
Site Address:
Lorillard Tobacco Company
2525 E. Market St.
Greensboro, NC 27401
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 21688., Greensboro, NC 27420
Union Status: Union
SIC:2111
NAICS: 312221/Cigarette Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/27/2011
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/13/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100075399 |
Investigation Summary
On July 13, 2011, Employees #1 through #4 were exposed to carbon dioxide at the Lorillard Tobacco Company. All reported feeling dizzy but none lost consciousness. Emergency medical services and the facility's nursing staff treated the employees on site. Two of the employees were released from EMS care on site, but they requested to be transported to area hospitals along with the other two exposed employees. One was transported to Wesley Long Hospital and the other three were transported to Moses Cone Hospital. Employee #4 was hospitalized for observation and the others were released.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, INHALATION, DIZZINESS, CARBON DIOXIDE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315858548 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Supervisors, production occupations | ||
| 2 | 315858548 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Mixing and blending machine operators | ||
| 3 | 315858548 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Mixing and blending machine operators | ||
| 4 | 315858548 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Supervisors, production occupations |