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Inspection: 124705112 - Weiss Scientific Glass Blowing Co
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Weiss Scientific Glass Blowing Co
14380 Nw Science Park Dr
Portland, OR 97229
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3229
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/25/1995
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/20/1998
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,595 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,595 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 701076006 | 08/17/1995 | 09/17/1995 | $700 | $810 | $0 | 08/23/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 08/17/1995 | 08/22/1995 | $700 | $810 | $0 | 08/23/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100132 F04 | 08/17/1995 | 08/22/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/23/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 701076001 A | 08/17/1995 | 08/22/1995 | $0 | $325 | $0 | 08/23/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 702016103 A | 08/17/1995 | 08/22/1995 | $0 | $325 | $0 | 08/23/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01005A | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 08/17/1995 | 08/22/1995 | $100 | $325 | $0 | 08/23/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 01005B | Serious | 19101200 H03 III | 08/17/1995 | 08/22/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/23/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At about 1:00 a.m. on or about March 14, 1995, Employee #1 used his gloved hands, as required, to immerse parts in hydrofluoric acid. His right index finger was severely burned and damaged when he immersed glass boats on plastic trays into the 30 percent hydrofluoric acid. Either the acid exceeded the length of his gloved hand or a small shred of glass had ruined the glove's integrity. He removed his right glove and wiped his hand onto his right thigh area. This accident occurred twice to Employee #1 that night. Medical assistance was not made available to him until about 11:00 a.m. Employee #1 was hospitalized and given an IV.
Keywords: BROKEN GLASS, FINGER, GLOVE, HYDROFLUORIC ACID, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, CHEMICAL BURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124705112 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Misc. metal,plastic,stone&glass-working mach. op's |