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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105291207 - Medfor Blowpipe & Fabrication
Inspection Information - Office: Medford
Site Address:
Medfor Blowpipe & Fabrication
Medco Yard N Pacific Hwy
Medford, OR 97501
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1795
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/18/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/09/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360773204 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $800 |
| Current Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 789002501 | 08/01/1989 | 07/18/1989 | $500 | $800 | $0 | 08/08/1989 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19260850 A | 08/01/1989 | 08/03/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was cutting a section of blowpipe that was located between two saddles on a 60 ft high support structure. He was tied off to the support structure. A crane and sling supported the blowpipe. The blowpipe collapsed and the portion attached to the crane swung and struck the support structure twice, causing it to collapse. Employee #1 suffered a head injury as he rode the structure to the ground.
Keywords: HEAD, COLLAPSE, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, SLING, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105291207 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Sheetmetal duct installers |