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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115729956 - Schwarz Contracting Of Oregon Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Schwarz Contracting Of Oregon Inc
20415 Sw Blanton
Aloha, OR 97007
Mailing Address:
33300 Sw Watts, Scappoose, OR 97056
Union Status: Union
SIC:1794
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/18/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/16/1992
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $75 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $75 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| 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 | Other | 19260651 B03 | 12/11/1991 | 09/18/1991 | $50 | $75 | $0 | 12/27/1991 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A CONSTRUCTION CREW WAS DIGGING ACROSS AN AREA THAT HAD BEEN MARKED AS A LOCATION OF AN UNDERGROUND POWER LINE. A GREEN PLASTIC PIPE WAS STRUCK AND DAMAGED BY THE POWER SHOVEL BEING USED BY THE CREW. THE WORDS "SEWER LINE" WERE PRINTED ON THE PIPE, AND IT WAS LEAKING DARK WATER. AFTER CHECKING WITH THE SITE GENERAL CONTRACTOR, ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES IN THE CREW STARTED TO REPAIR THE DAMAGED LINE. HE WAS USING A HAND SAW TO CUT OUT THE DAMAGED SECTION OF THE PIPE. THE BLADE OF THE SAW CONTACTED A 125-KILOVOLT UNDERGROUND POWER LINE, AND THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK. THE EMPLOYEE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJURY.
Keywords: ELECTRICAL, SAW, E C, ELECTRIC SHOCK, HAND TOOL, UNDRGRD POWER LINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115729956 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |