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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302515473 - Gresham Transfer Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Gresham Transfer Inc
24001 Ne Sandy Blvd
Wood Village, OR 97060
Mailing Address:
Po Box 699, Fairview, OR 97024
Union Status: Union
SIC:4212
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/30/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/07/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101631067 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $1,750 | $35,000 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $39,250 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $20,000 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $22,000 |
| 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 | 701076003 A | 04/09/1999 | 04/19/1999 | $500 | $1,250 | $0 | 04/19/1999 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 701076001 B C | 04/09/1999 | 04/14/1999 | $500 | $500 | $0 | 04/19/1999 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 02003 | Willful | 702012501 | 04/09/1999 | 04/14/1999 | $20,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 04/19/1999 | L - State Settlement | |
| 4. | 03004 | Other | 7010052 | 04/09/1999 | 04/14/1999 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 04/19/1999 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 15, 1998, Employee #1, a truck driver, was in the process of pressurizing the repaired trailer in order to test for leaks. The driver climbed on top of the trailer apparently trying to secure the number 3 dome lid cover so that a proper seal could be obtained. Another employee, the mechanic, and Employee #1 descended the trailer and both decided to pressure test the trailer for leaks. Employee #1 started his truck motor and engaged the PTO, which runs the blower unit of the truck. The mechanic then proceeded to the front trailer to check another possible leak reported by the driver. The mechanic observed Employee #1 climb up on the draw bar of the second trailer, climb up the trailer ladder, and heard the driver make an exclamation. The mechanic then observed the driver get on top of the trailer while the blower was still activated, walk across the top of the trailer, and kneel down over the number 3 dome lid. Approximately two minutes later the mechanic heard an explosion and observed Employee #1 hit the ground. The employee died as a result of his injuries.
Keywords: HEAD, COVER, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, TRUCK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TRAILER, PRESSURE RELEASE, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302515473 | Fatality | Fracture | Truck drivers, heavy |