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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316595552 - James Artis Rivers Dba James Rivers Concrete Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
James Artis Rivers Dba James Rivers Concrete Co.
4216 Bluewing Road
Raleigh, NC 27604
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1771
NAICS: 238110/Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/09/2013
Planning Guide: Health-Construction
Emphasis: L:Rescon, S:Construction Sep
Case Closed: 04/02/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100363951 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | Serious | 95012901 | 01/11/2013 | 02/27/2013 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 01/11/2013 | 01/16/2013 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 19, 2012, an employee was working as a concrete and terrazzo finisher for his uncle's concrete company in Raleigh, NC. He was pouring and laying concrete. He had worked from July 16, 2012 through July 18, 2012. He was not feeling well. He appeared dizzy, and he went to sit down. Neighbors called emergency medical services. The emergency medical service report stated that his body temperature was 107 degrees Fahrenheit (42 degrees Celsius). He was treated with aggressive IV fluid hydration and cool fluids, along with intubation. Resuscitative efforts continued at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. He was transferred to the ICU, where he suffered multiple organ failure and died. According to the medical examiner's report, the probable cause of death was multisystem organ failure, hyperthermia, and rhabdomyolysis.
Keywords: HEAT, HEAT STROKE, DIZZINESS, HEAT EXHAUSTION, CONCRETE, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316595552 | Fatality | Heat Exhaustion | Concrete and terrazzo finishers |