Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108259995 - Porter W Yett Company
Inspection Information - Office: Medford
Site Address:
Porter W Yett Company
5949 Ne Culley Blvd
Portland, OR 97218
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/19/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/17/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360629711 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $700 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19261000 B | 11/27/1991 | 02/17/1992 | $0 | $700 | $0 | 12/12/1991 | D - Govt Dismissed |
Investigation Summary
Between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. on September 11, 1991, Employee #1, of the Porter Yett Company, was driving a Koehring BoMag, model MPH 100, which was being used to break up and pulverize asphalt. Employee #1 apparently lost control of the Koehring BoMag while rounding a corner and either jumped or was thrown from the machine. Employee #1 was caught by the back of the machine and was dragged several feet. The Koehring BoMag traveled approximately 212 feet, straddling the ditch and shoulder of the road, then crossed over to the other side of the road, and went over the bank. The Curry County Sheriff's Department was notified. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: EMBANKMENT, CAUGHT BY, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, LOST CONTROL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108259995 | Fatality | Other | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators |
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