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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 317170207 - R.W. Garcia Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
R.W. Garcia Co., Inc.
3181 Progress Dr.
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2096
NAICS: 311919/Other Snack Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/29/2013
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/10/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102101250 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| 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 G01 | 07/30/2013 | 09/13/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 07/30/2013 | 08/02/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On June 10, 2013, weld on the combustion chamber of a heat exchanger failed resulting in the release of natural gas exhaust into the work environment. Employees working at their desk in the office area were overcome by carbon monoxide gas and momentarily lost consciousness. The employees were given oxygen by Emergency Medical Service and they recovered. The plant was evacuated and the natural gas supply was closed. As a precaution, the plant manager requested all employees be sent to the hospital for evaluation. All employees were observed and released without incident.
Keywords: OXYGEN, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, OFFICE AREA, NATURAL GAS, WELDING, EXHAUST FUMES, CARBON MONOXIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317170207 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | General office clerks |