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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 317173706 - Gilbert Iron & Steel Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
Gilbert Iron & Steel Llc
2800 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 790406, Charlotte, NC 28206
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 423930/Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/15/2013
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Program Improvements
Case Closed: 05/16/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102101318 | ||
| Complaint | 208725960 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 11/18/2013 | 11/26/2013 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 H03III | 11/18/2013 | 12/12/2013 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On July 5, 2013, Employee #1, a shear operator, received for processing a tanker with unknown contents at the scrap yard. The employee was using a large shear to cut the tanker into small metal pieces. Employee #1 cut through the outer layer and began to cut the inner steel layer; thereby, releasing an unknown gas into the atmosphere. A gas cloud formed, and Employee #1 and 5 other employees immediately began experiencing adverse health effects that included symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, and dizziness. An evacuation occurred, and Employee #1, 5 employees and three customers were taken by Emergency Medical Services to the hospital for treatment. It was determined that it was chlorine gas. The release occurred because the tanker was not purged and pressurized. The employees' remained hospitalized.
Keywords: CHEST, SHEARING MACHINE, INHALATION, GAS, CHLORINE, DIZZINESS, POISONING, SHEARED, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317173706 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 2 | 317173706 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 3 | 317173706 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 4 | 317173706 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 5 | 317173706 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 6 | 317173706 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Truck drivers, heavy |