Inspection Detail

Inspection: 312758394 - Polk County Schools

Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte

Inspection Nr: 312758394

Report ID: 0453730

Date Opened: 10/21/2008

Site Address:
Polk County Schools
Polk County Virtual Early College
Columbus, NC 28722

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:8211

NAICS: 611110/Elementary and Secondary Schools

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: LocalGovt

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 10/21/2008

Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 10/21/2008

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102098431

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202080198

Event: 10/20/2008

Three Teachers Hospitalized after Carbon Monoxide Exposure

At approximately 10:26 a.m. on October 20, 2008, employees and students at Polk County Schools were evacuated from the school building. The local fire department assessed that the building contained excessive levels of carbon monoxide. Three teachers received oxygen therapy at the local hospital.

Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, HEADACHE, AIR MONITORING, CARBON MONOXIDE, EVACUATION, CHEMICAL

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	312758394					Occupation not reported

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