Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1255378.015 - 317715848 - Eric Benson Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
317715848 - Eric Benson Llc
3455 Se 21st Ave
Portland, OR 97202
Mailing Address:
3455 Se 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97202
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7534
NAICS: 811198/All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/17/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,600 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $1,700 |
| Current Penalty | $1,600 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $1,700 |
| 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 | OAR 437-002-2224(10) | 08/17/2017 | 08/29/2017 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | OAR 437-001-0765(1)-2 | 08/17/2017 | 08/29/2017 | $200 | $200 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 02004 | Other | OAR 437-001-0700(22) | 08/17/2017 | 09/19/2017 | $100 | $100 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:00 a.m. on February 10, 2017, Employee #1, a tow truck driver, was picking up a semi-truck to deliver to a trucking yard. He worked for a towing company. As he disconnected the semi-truck from the tow truck, it rolled off blocks and crushed him between the grill of the semi-truck and tow truck. Employee #1 suffered fractured ribs, a crushed left chest and abdomen, and lacerated spleen. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he underwent surgical procedures and received post-operative treatment and care, and was then hospitalized.
Keywords: Abdomen, Caught Between, Chest, Crushed, Crushing, Truck
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1255378.015 | 43 | M | Hospitalized injury | Truck drivers, heavy |
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