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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125234252 - Special Fab & Machine
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Winston-Salem
Site Address:
Special Fab & Machine
4133 Old Salisbury Road
Lexington, NC 27292
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/16/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/16/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362712648 |
Investigation Summary
On May 6, 1996, Employee #1, a cleaning lady, was defrosting a refrigerator. She was chipping away ice from the freezer compartment with a knife when she punctured a gas line, releasing sulfur dioxide. Employees #1 through #3 were taken to the hospital. Employees #2 and #3 experienced coughing, sore throats, and difficulty breathing. All three were treated, released, and returned to work on May 7, 1996. The amount of sulfur dioxide was listed as 1.75 lb.
Keywords: VAPOR, CLEANING, CONSTRUCTION, INHALATION, SULFUR DIOXIDE, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, CHEMICAL, PUNCTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125234252 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Helpers, mechanics and repairers | ||
| 2 | 125234252 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 125234252 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |