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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306632308 - Spencer Environmental Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Spencer Environmental Inc
6400 Se 101st Ave
Portland, OR 97266
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4959
NAICS: 562998/All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/22/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/26/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101631117 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $32,500 |
| Current Penalty | $20,000 | $0 | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $30,000 |
| 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 | 19100134 D01 III | 12/29/2003 | 01/29/2004 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/14/2004 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 C02 | 12/29/2003 | 01/29/2004 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 01/14/2004 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 702012501 | 12/29/2003 | 01/29/2004 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 01/14/2004 | L - State Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 702016105 A AV | 12/29/2003 | 01/02/2004 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 01/14/2004 | L - State Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 701070021 C | 12/29/2003 | 01/02/2004 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 01/14/2004 | L - State Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 12/29/2003 | 01/29/2004 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/14/2004 | L - State Settlement | |
| 7. | 02007 | Repeat | 701076001 A | 12/29/2003 | 01/29/2004 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $0 | 01/14/2004 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 10, 2003, Employee #1 was exposed to a toxic substance while cleaning a used antifreeze storage tank at a recycle facility. Employee #1 was hospitalized within 3 days of the exposure and died approximately three weeks later. The investigation revealed that three other employees experienced chemical pneumonia and were hospitalized from exposure to chemicals in the same tank approximately one month prior to the fatal exposure.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, CLEANING, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, STORAGE TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306632308 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 306632308 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 306632308 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 306632308 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |