Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115156796 - Packaging Corp Of America Dba Tenneco Packaging
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Yakima Service Location, Yakima, Wa
Site Address:
Packaging Corp Of America Dba Tenneco Packaging
1111 N 20th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5113
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/04/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/12/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 902805613 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 |
| Current Penalty | $600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 0620540902 | 03/24/1998 | 02/04/1998 | $600 | $600 | $0 | 04/14/1998 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 06207005 | 03/24/1998 | 04/26/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/14/1998 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were feeding reclaimed material into the chute of a shredder-grinder when it became clogged. As material built up inside the take-off compartment, the gas used in the extruding process began to accumulate. The material and gas were ignited by an unknown source, resulting in an explosion and fire. Employees #1 and #2 sustained first- and second-degree burns to their faces and upper torsos.
Keywords: BURN, VAPOR, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, TORSO, EXPLOSION, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115156796 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 115156796 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |
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