Inspection Detail

Inspection: 310667472 - Ppg Industries Fiber Glass Products, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte

Inspection Nr: 310667472

Report ID: 0453730

Date Opened: 12/06/2006

Site Address:
Ppg Industries Fiber Glass Products, Inc.
940 Washburn Switch Road
Shelby, NC 28150

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3229

NAICS: 327212/Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 12/06/2006

Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 01/31/2007

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102096732

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202077921

Event: 12/05/2006

Employees Are Exposed to Chemical Release with No Injuries

From approximately 10:30 p.m. on December 5, 2006, to approximately 4:00 a.m. on December 6, 2006, sixteen employees were exposed to a chemical release and experienced symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, and shortness of breath. The employees were transported via company van to the hospital as a precaution. No employees were admitted to the hospital. Employees were given oxygen and released shortly after arrival.

Keywords: EYE, NOSE, RESPIRATORY TRACT, CHEMICAL VAPOR, CHEMICAL

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310667472					Occupation not reported

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