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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302419742 - Beacon Mfg Co.- Division Of Pillowtex
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Beacon Mfg Co.- Division Of Pillowtex
110 Parkview St.
Westminster, SC 29693
Mailing Address:
411 Mint Way, Dallas, TX 75237
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2392
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/28/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/07/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100370071 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 15 | 15 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $56,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $56,625 |
| Current Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| 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 | 10012 A | 08/20/1999 | 09/23/1999 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 09/09/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 10012 A | 08/20/1999 | 09/23/1999 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 09/09/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 10012 A | 08/20/1999 | 09/23/1999 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 09/09/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 10012 A | 08/20/1999 | 09/23/1999 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 09/09/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 10012 A | 08/20/1999 | 09/23/1999 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 09/09/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 10012 A | 08/20/1999 | 09/23/1999 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 09/09/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 10012 A | 08/20/1999 | 09/23/1999 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 09/09/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 10012 A | 08/20/1999 | 09/23/1999 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 09/09/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100132 A | 08/20/1999 | 08/25/1999 | $2,625 | $2,625 | $0 | 09/09/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 08/20/1999 | 08/25/1999 | $2,625 | $2,625 | $0 | 09/09/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 11. | 01011 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 08/20/1999 | 08/25/1999 | $2,625 | $2,625 | $0 | 09/09/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 12. | 01012 | Serious | 19100138 A | 08/20/1999 | 08/25/1999 | $2,625 | $2,625 | $0 | 09/09/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 13. | 01013 | Serious | 19100151 C | 08/20/1999 | 09/23/1999 | $2,625 | $2,625 | $0 | 09/09/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 14. | 01014A | Serious | 10012 A | 08/20/1999 | 09/23/1999 | $4,400 | $4,400 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 01014B | Serious | 10012 A | 08/20/1999 | 09/23/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 16. | 01014C | Serious | 10012 A | 08/20/1999 | 09/23/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 17. | 01014D | Serious | 10012 A | 08/20/1999 | 09/23/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 18. | 01014E | Serious | 10012 A | 08/29/1999 | 09/23/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 19. | 01014F | Serious | 10012 A | 08/20/1999 | 09/23/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 20. | 01015A | Serious | 19100132 A | 08/20/1999 | 08/25/1999 | $3,100 | $3,100 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 21. | 01015B | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 08/20/1999 | 08/25/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 22. | 01015C | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 08/20/1999 | 08/25/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 23. | 01015D | Serious | 19100138 A | 08/20/1999 | 08/25/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 24. | 01015E | Serious | 19100151 C | 08/20/1999 | 09/23/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using a Braun dye extractor, model 600NTDP, to bleach fabric at a blanket manufacturing facility. The machine, which was similar to a large clothes washing machine, was originally designed with holding tanks that automatically released chemicals, up to five per tank, into the extractor. The company had modified the machine by bypassing the secondary injection system of three of the holding tanks, and creating a direct injection system. As Employee #1 was operating the machine, hydrogen peroxide, defoamer, optical brightener, and caustic soda were supposed to be injected into the system. For some reason, the machine was running with very little water, but the low water alarm did not activate. Employee #1 was standing in front of the dye extractor when it exploded. The door of the machine blew off, striking Employee #1 in the head and chest. He sustained a concussion and numerous fractures and trauma injuries. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where he died eight days later.
Keywords: HEAD, ALARM, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL REACTION, DYE MACHINE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, WASHING MACHINE, MECH MALFUNCTION, WARNING SIGN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302419742 | Fatality | Concussion | Miscellaneous textile machine operators |