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Inspection: 126242734 - Boise Cascade Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Boise Cascade Corporation
1300 Kaster Rd
St Helens, OR 97051
Mailing Address:
Ct Corporation System 388 State St Ste 420, Salem, OR 97301
Union Status: Union
SIC:2621
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/14/1995
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/26/1996
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 11 | 11 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,700 |
| Current Penalty | $8,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,850 |
| 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 | 19100119 J05 | 08/21/1995 | 09/21/1995 | $4,600 | $4,875 | $0 | 09/05/1995 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 G01 I | 08/21/1995 | 08/31/1995 | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 | 09/05/1995 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100119 F01 | 08/21/1995 | 03/06/1995 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 09/05/1995 | L - State Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100119 J02 | 08/21/1995 | 09/14/1995 | $0 | $1,625 | $0 | 09/05/1995 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100119 M04 IV | 08/21/1995 | 09/21/1995 | $975 | $1,625 | $0 | 09/05/1995 | L - State Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100119 J04 III | 08/21/1995 | 08/24/1995 | $975 | $975 | $0 | 09/05/1995 | L - State Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100119 H02 III | 08/21/1995 | 08/24/1995 | $0 | $650 | $0 | 09/05/1995 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100120 Q03 IV | 08/21/1995 | 03/06/1995 | $105 | $105 | $0 | 09/05/1995 | L - State Settlement | |
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100165 D01 | 08/21/1995 | 08/24/1995 | $0 | $325 | $0 | 09/05/1995 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 19100038 A02 | 08/21/1995 | 09/14/1995 | $0 | $325 | $0 | 09/05/1995 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 11. | 01011 | Serious | 19100119 H02 I | 08/21/1995 | 09/21/1995 | $195 | $195 | $0 | 09/05/1995 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on March 1, 1995, at Boise Cascade, pressure dropped in the nitrogen system, allowing chlorine to leak through a faulty check valve. Several check valves allowed chlorine to leak into the nitrogen system, which had leaks in its piping. Leaks in the nitrogen system are usually not a problem since nitrogen is non-hazardous. Chlorine went through and leaked out of the nitrogen lines in the bleach plant, affecting contractors in the 3A tower. Ivy High Lift employees were also in and around the 3A tower. Liquid chlorine leaked out at the mezzanine level and expanded, drifting to the basement. Contractors were engulfed by the chlorine and inhaled the gas before escaping the area. Employees #1 through #6 were hospitalized.
Keywords: LEAK, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, CHLORINE, VALVE, TOXIC FUMES
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126242734 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 126242734 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 126242734 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 126242734 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 126242734 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 126242734 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 126242734 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 126242734 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 9 | 126242734 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 10 | 126242734 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 11 | 126242734 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 12 | 126242734 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 13 | 126242734 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 14 | 126242734 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 15 | 126242734 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 16 | 126242734 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |