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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1234594.015 - 134618 - Unilin North America, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
134618 - Unilin North America, Llc
149 Homanit Usa Road
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
Mailing Address:
Po Box 69, Mount Gilead, NC 27306
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2493
NAICS: 321219/Reconstituted Wood Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/30/2017
Emphasis: N:Dustexpl
Case Closed: 07/16/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1219106 |
Investigation Summary
On May 16, 2017, two employees (one a permanent employee, one a temporary employee) were cleaning (blowing down) the combustible wood fiber/dust from the area surrounding reversing belt #3. A combustible dust explosion occurred at the facility, and the two employees were taken to burn centers. One employee succumbed to his injuries.
Keywords: Dust, Explosion
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1234594.015 | 44 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported | |
| 2 | 1234594.015 | 34 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation not reported |