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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 124797127 - West Valley Farmers
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Salem 1054100
Site Address:
West Valley Farmers
310 Se Grant
Sheridan, OR 97378
Mailing Address:
2741 N Hwy 99w, Mcminnville, OR 97128
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5153
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/05/1993
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/06/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 900270299 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $17,000 | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $37,000 |
| Current Penalty | $400 | $16,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,400 |
| 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 | 19100120 J02 VI | 02/23/1994 | 11/04/1993 | $100 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/16/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100120 J01 I | 02/23/1994 | 02/26/1994 | $100 | $1,500 | $0 | 03/16/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100120 B01 I | 02/23/1994 | 03/23/1994 | $100 | $500 | $0 | 03/16/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100120 J02 V | 02/23/1994 | 11/04/1993 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/16/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100120 C08 | 02/23/1994 | 11/04/1993 | $100 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/16/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 02006 | Willful | 19100176 B | 02/23/1994 | 03/23/1994 | $16,000 | $20,000 | $0 | 03/16/1994 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:35 a.m. on November 3, 1993, Employee #1 and a coworker had slightly opened a 55 gallon drum, which was one third to one quarter full of containers of phostoxin, to determine if any of the containers were salvageable. Employee #1 observed a silvery fog and collapsing containers, determined the contents to be unstable, and closed the lid. He was attempting to fasten the bolt for the restraining ring when an explosion occurred. Employee #1 was struck on the forehead by the drum lid and knocked unconscious. The coworker was not injured and activated EMS. Employee #1 was transported to McMinnville Community Hospital and transferred to Emanuel Hospital in Portland, OR. He sustained a fractured skull, lacerated forehead and back of head, which required 300 stitches, burned right cornea, and first-degree burns to his face and forearms.
Keywords: BURN, FRACTURE, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, COVER, DRUM, FOREHEAD, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124797127 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |