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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3047875 - Research Triangle Institute
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Research Triangle Institute
3040 Cornwallis Road
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 12194, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/12/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/25/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360263230 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19100134 E04 I | 01/13/1988 | 01/19/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using a separatory funnel to purify carbon disulfide when the chemical exploded, causing a fire. Employee #2 was in his office when the fire began and inhaled smoke while helping to extinguish it. Employees #3 and #4 were in their offices when the fire started and inhaled smoke. Employees #5 and #6 were at their desks and Employee #7 was in her office when the fire began; they inhaled smoke while evacuating the building. No employees were hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FIRE, INHALATION, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL REACTION, SMOKE, CARBON DISULFIDE, SMOKE INHALATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3047875 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Science technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 3047875 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Managers and administrators, n.e.c | ||
| 3 | 3047875 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Managers and administrators, n.e.c | ||
| 4 | 3047875 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Managers and administrators, n.e.c | ||
| 5 | 3047875 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Secretaries | ||
| 6 | 3047875 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Managers and administrators, n.e.c | ||
| 7 | 3047875 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Secretaries |