Inspection Detail

Inspection: 303174718 - Oregon Metallurgical Corporation

Inspection Information - Office: Eugene

Inspection Nr: 303174718

Report ID: 1054194

Date Opened: 05/02/2000

Site Address:
Oregon Metallurgical Corporation
530 W 34th Ave
Albany, OR 97321

Mailing Address:
Po Box 460, Albany, OR 97321

Union Status: Union

SIC:3339

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 10/05/2000

Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 10/05/2000

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201201373

Event: 04/28/2000

Employee's face and neck burned in chemical flash fire

Employee #1 was disconnecting the transfer line and was working on a flange in the line when the unmelted orifice plate fell from the flange, releasing hot magnesium chloride and magnesium fumes into the air. The vapors reacted instantly with the air, creating a flash fire. Employee #1 suffered second- and third-degree burns to his neck and face. He was transported by ambulance to Albany General Hospital, and later transferred to the Emanuel Burn Center.

Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, CHEMICAL REACTION, COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, NECK, CHEMICAL VAPOR, FACE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, HIGH TEMPERATURE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303174718			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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