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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: 1777784.015 - 317737921 - Northwest Earthmovers Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
317737921 - Northwest Earthmovers Inc
At Or Near Se Cornelius Pass Rd And Se Kinnaman St
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1609, Sherwood, OR 97140
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/14/2025
Emphasis: S:Fall-All, S:Heat, N:Trench, P:Heat
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 2215939 | Yes | |
| Accident | 2215920 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 | ||
| Current Violations | 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $47,926 | $0 | $92,226 | $0 | $0 | $140,152 |
| Current Penalty | $47,926 | $0 | $92,226 | $0 | $0 | $140,152 |
| 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 | 19260651 E | 03/17/2025 | 09/24/2024 | $30,984 | $30,984 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260251 A06 | 03/17/2025 | 09/24/2024 | $2,420 | $2,420 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19260652 C02 I | 03/17/2025 | 04/03/2025 | $4,841 | $4,841 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19260652 E01 I | 03/17/2025 | 04/03/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19260652 G01 II | 03/17/2025 | 09/24/2024 | $4,841 | $4,841 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19261053 A24 | 03/17/2025 | 09/24/2024 | $2,420 | $2,420 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19260651 C02 | 03/17/2025 | 09/24/2024 | $2,420 | $2,420 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 8. | 02007 | Repeat | 19260652 A01 | 03/17/2025 | 09/24/2024 | $46,113 | $46,113 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 9. | 02008 | Repeat | 19260651 K01 | 03/17/2025 | 09/24/2024 | $46,113 | $46,113 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 10. | 03009 | Other | 19260251 A02 III | 03/17/2025 | 09/24/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 11:23 a.m. on September 24, 2024, Employee #1 was working inside a precast concrete manhole section that had been previously installed in an excavation. A second precast concrete manhole section, suspended above by rigging, came loose and fell approximately 9 feet. The falling load struck and fatally crushed the employee.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Concrete, Crushed, Excavation, Fall, Falling Object, Manhole, Manhole Cover, Rigging, Struck Against, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1777784.015 | 30 | M | Fatality | Helpers, surveyor |