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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1456616.015 - 144498 - Primus Builders, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
144498 - Primus Builders, Inc.
3776 Taylorsville Hwy
Statesville, NC 28625
Mailing Address:
8294 Highway 92, Suite 210, Woodstock, GA 30189
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1542
NAICS: 236220/Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/16/2020
Emphasis: N:Chemnep
Case Closed: 03/08/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1534558 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $23,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,100 |
| Current Penalty | $23,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,100 |
| 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 | 19100119 H03 I | 06/19/2020 | 07/16/2020 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 08/06/2020 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 H03 II | 06/19/2020 | 07/16/2020 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 08/06/2020 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100119 H03 IV | 06/19/2020 | 07/16/2020 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 08/06/2020 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260034 A | 06/19/2020 | 07/16/2020 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 08/06/2020 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260850 E | 06/19/2020 | 07/16/2020 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 08/06/2020 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 10, 2020, Employees #1 and #2 were working from a scissor lift and dismantling an ammonia blast freezer in preparation for installing a new freezer. As they worked, ammonia was released. Employee #1 was killed by the chemical exposure. Employee #2 self-rescued, but was seriously injured. He was transported to the hospital and treated for severe burns and inhalation injuries.
Keywords: Ammonia, Burn, Chemical Burn, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Vapor, Construction, Demolition, Dismantling, Inhalation, Respiratory Tract, Scissor lift
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1456616.015 | 29 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |