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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304945389 - North Star Steel Transportation Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
North Star Steel Transportation Inc
2495 Nw Nicolai St
Portland, OR 97210
Mailing Address:
Po Box 635, Minot, ND 58702
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4213
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/06/2001
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/23/2003
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 701076001 A | 01/08/2002 | 01/25/2002 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 01/28/2002 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 702022113 A | 01/08/2002 | 01/11/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/28/2002 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 702022303 O | 01/08/2002 | 01/11/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/28/2002 | L - State Settlement | |
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100135 A01 | 01/08/2002 | 01/11/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/28/2002 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A long-haul truck driver was removing straps holding scrap aluminum on the back of his trailer. A large roll of aluminum wire fell from the top of the load and struck the driver. He was hospitalized for injuries to his chest sustained in the accident.
Keywords: METAL WIRE, UNSECURED, LOAD SHIFT, TRUCK, STRUCK BY, TRAILER, FALLING OBJECT, PUNCTURE, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304945389 | Hospitalized injury | Puncture | Truck drivers, heavy |