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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2993673 - Champion International Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Champion International Corp
Main St
Canton, NC 28716
Mailing Address:
Po Box C 10, Canton, NC 28716
Union Status: Union
SIC:2631
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/22/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/10/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360612055 | ||
| Referral | 900583220 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,440 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,440 |
| Current Penalty | $1,440 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,440 |
| 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 | 10/04/1985 | 10/07/1985 | $720 | $720 | $0 | 11/13/1985 | - | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100134 C | 10/04/1985 | 10/07/1985 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100134 E03 | 10/04/1985 | 10/07/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100134 E03 I | 10/04/1985 | 10/07/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/13/1985 | - | |
| 5. | 01002D | Serious | 19100134 E05 | 10/04/1985 | 10/07/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/13/1985 | - | |
| 6. | 01002E | Serious | 19100134 E05 I | 10/04/1985 | 10/07/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/13/1985 | - |
Investigation Summary
AT APPROXIMATELY 11:30 AM ON AUGUST 19, 1985, A HOLDING TANK CONTAINING CHLORINE CONTAMINATED WATER RUPTURED. THE CHLORINE FROM THE ESCAPING WATER VAPORIZED, EXPOSING NUMEROUS EMPLOYEES OF THE CHAMPION AND B.E. AND K. COMPANIES TO CHLORINE GAS. EMPLOYEES #1 THROUGH #9 WERE EITHER TREATED AT THE CHAMPION FIRST AID STATION OR WERE SENT TO THE HOSPITAL.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, INHALATION, RUPTURE, CHLORINE, TOXIC FUMES, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2993673 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 2 | 2993673 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 3 | 2993673 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 4 | 2993673 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 5 | 2993673 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 6 | 2993673 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 7 | 2993673 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 8 | 2993673 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 9 | 2993673 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Laborers, except construction |