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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115747172 - Westbrook Wood Products Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Medford
Site Address:
Westbrook Wood Products Inc
Coquille Plant On Hwy 42, 2 Mi S Of
Coquille, OR 97423
Mailing Address:
2 Miles S Of, Coquille, OR 97423
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2426
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/10/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/11/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 74461989 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,450 |
| Current Penalty | $6,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,450 |
| 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 | 19260652 A01 | 10/31/1991 | 10/04/1991 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 11/12/1991 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 10/31/1991 | 11/03/1991 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 11/12/1991 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 740003001 | 10/31/1991 | 11/03/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/12/1991 | L - State Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19260028 A | 10/31/1991 | 10/04/1991 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | 11/12/1991 | L - State Settlement | |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19260651 L02 | 10/31/1991 | 11/03/1991 | $250 | $250 | $0 | 11/12/1991 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on October 2, 1991, Employee #1, of Westbrook Wood Products, Inc., was laying 24 in. diameter culvert pipe in a trench that measured 12 ft deep by 4 ft wide. A coworker noted the walls of the trench were beginning to slough and he yelled at Employee #1 to get out. As Employee #1 turned to exit the trench, he was struck in the head by an object and became disoriented. The walls of the trench then caved in and covered the employee. Coworkers immediately attempted to uncover Employee #1 and help was summoned. Employee #1 sustained multiple compound fractures and possible internal injuries. He was transported to Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, OR. No attempt was made to protect employees engaged in the trench operation; training and supervision was inadequate; and the employees were not wearing hard hats.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, HARD HAT, WORK RULES, TRENCH, STRUCK BY, BURIED, CAVE-IN, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115747172 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction trades, n.e.c. |