Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305178337 - Esco Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Esco Corporation
2141 Nw 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97210
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3325
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/15/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/04/2002
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 |
| Current Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 |
| 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 | 702012303 | 05/01/2002 | 03/11/2002 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 702012301 | 05/01/2002 | 03/11/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:15 a.m. on March 5, 2002, Employee #1 was shoveling silicon into a furnace which was heated to approximately 3200 degrees F. As the employee turned away from the furnace, an explosion occurred. The employee sustained third-degree burns to his neck, back, and posterior.
Keywords: BURN, FURNACE, BACK, EXPLOSION, MOLTEN METAL, NECK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305178337 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Production helpers |
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