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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3059789 - General Time Instruments Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
General Time Instruments Inc
404 Armour St
Davidson, NC 28036
Mailing Address:
Po Box 339, Davidson, 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3699
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/07/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/30/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360612212 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,120 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,120 |
| Current Penalty | $560 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 |
| 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 | 02/06/1986 | 03/24/1986 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 04/08/1986 | - | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100134 B01 | 02/06/1986 | 03/24/1986 | $0 | $560 | $0 | 04/08/1986 | R - Review Commission | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100134 B02 | 02/06/1986 | 03/24/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/08/1986 | - | |
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100134 B03 | 02/06/1986 | 03/24/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/08/1986 | - | |
| 5. | 01002D | Serious | 19100134 B08 | 02/06/1986 | 03/24/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/08/1986 | - | |
| 6. | 01002E | Serious | 19100134 B10 | 02/06/1986 | 03/24/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/08/1986 | - | |
| 7. | 01002F | Serious | 19100134 E02 | 02/06/1986 | 03/24/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/08/1986 | - | |
| 8. | 01002G | Serious | 19100134 E04 | 02/06/1986 | 03/24/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/08/1986 | - | |
| 9. | 01002H | Serious | 19100134 E05 | 02/06/1986 | 03/24/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/08/1986 | - |
Investigation Summary
A TWENTY TWO YEAR OLD FEMALE EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO RETREIVE A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FROM THE BOTTOM OF A LIQUID-VAPOR PHASE DEGREASER. SHE BENT OVER THE DEGREASER FOR APPROXIMATELY 2-4 MINUTES, USING A STIFF LENGTH OF HOOKED WIRE TO GRASP THE BOARD. AFTER HOOKING THE P.C. BOARD, THE EMPLOYEE STOOD UP AND LOST CONSCIOUSNESS. SHE SUBSEQUENTLY DIED OF CARDIAC ARREST DUE TO ACUTE CARDIAC ARRHYMIA. THE EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING A HALF-MASK RESPIRATOR, WITH CARTRIDGES APPROVED FOR DUSTS, MISTS AND FUMES.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, INHALATION, CARDIAC ARREST, DEGREASER, TOXIC FUMES, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3059789 | Fatality | Poisoning(Systemic) | Washing, cleaning and pickling machine operators |