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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301860334 - Cut N Core Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Cut N Core Inc
7410 Oleson Road
Portland, OR 97007
Mailing Address:
Po Box 6671, Aloha, OR 97007
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/07/1997
Planning Guide: Health-Construction
Emphasis: N:Silica
Case Closed: 04/15/1998
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $540 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $540 |
| Current Penalty | $540 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $540 |
| 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 | 702038201 B | 10/29/1997 | 11/03/1997 | $270 | $270 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19260059 E01 | 10/29/1997 | 11/29/1997 | $270 | $270 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19260059 H01 | 10/29/1997 | 11/29/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were cutting concrete in a walk-in produce cooler. When the work was not going fast enough, Employee #1 switched from a propane saw to a gas-powered saw. Within 5 minutes, he was overcome from carbon monoxide. Employee #2 was later found suffering from similar symptoms. Both employees were hospitalized.
Keywords: PORTABLE POWER TOOL, VAPOR, INHALATION, GAS, SAW, AIR CONTAMINATION, EXHAUST FUMES, CHEMICAL VAPOR, POISONING, CARBON MONOXIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301860334 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Construction laborers | ||
| 2 | 301860334 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Construction laborers |