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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301862876 - Western Star Truck Plant Portland Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Western Star Truck Plant Portland Llc
6936 N Fathom
Portland, OR 97217
Mailing Address:
2701 Nw Vaughn St Ste 900, Portland, OR 97210
Union Status: Union
SIC:3711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/17/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/05/2000
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
| Current Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
| 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 | 702012501 | 03/23/1998 | 03/26/1998 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 702022704 A | 03/23/1998 | 03/26/1998 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 701076001 A | 03/23/1998 | 03/26/1998 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 702022704 A | 03/23/1998 | 03/26/1998 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02005 | Other | 702022704 A | 03/23/1998 | 03/26/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On October 14, 1997, Employee #1 was assisting another employee in straightening a fallen pallet on the top rack of a system. To reach the fallen pallet, the other employee operated a forklift and lifted Employee #1 to the top of the stack. Employee #1 grabbed the pallet's strap in the attempt to realign it when he lost his balance and fell through to the bottom rack approximately 8 ft injuring him. He sustained several breaks in his leg from the fall.
Keywords: UNSECURED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, FALL, PALLET, UNSTABLE LOAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301862876 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. |