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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3189941 - Medical University Of S.C.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Medical University Of S.C.
1961 Milford Street
Charleston, SC 29405
Mailing Address:
171 Ashley Ave., Charleston, SC 29425
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8062
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/01/1985
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:806
Case Closed: 08/01/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360776785 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS HAND CARRING PACKAGES FROM THE LOADING DOCK INTO THE WAREHOUSE. HE DROPPED A CARTON CONTAINING A ONE GALLON BOTTLE OF TRIMETHYLBENZENE (PSEUDOEUMINE). EMPLOYEE #2 WAS ABOUT 10 FEET FROM THE AREA AND NOTICED THAT THE MATERIAL WAS LEAKING FORM THE CARTON. SINCE POSSIBLE HAZARDS OF THE MATERIAL WERE UNKNOWN BY THE EMPLOYER, ALL EMPLOYEES WERE SENT TO THE HEALTH CLINIC FOR OBSERVATION. ONE WAS TREATED FOR A HEADACHE. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE INVOLVED. AN INEXPERIENCED EMPLOYEE AND LACK OF TRAINING CONTRIBUTED TO THE EVENT.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, INHALATION, INEXPERIENCE, SPILL, TOXIC FUMES, UNTRAINED, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3189941 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 3189941 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Information clerks, n.e.c. | ||
| 3 | 3189941 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. |