Inspection Detail

Inspection: 307820928 - Temp Control Mechanical

Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111

Inspection Nr: 307820928

Report ID: 1054111

Date Opened: 04/19/2004

Site Address:
Temp Control Mechanical
147 Se 2nd
Hillsboro, OR 97221

Mailing Address:
4800 N Channel Ave, Portland, OR 97217

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1711

NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 06/16/2004

Planning Guide: Safety-Construction

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 06/16/2004

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201634441

Event: 04/15/2004

Worker Suffers Injury When Powder Actuated Gun Discharges

On April 15, 2004, a worker tried to activate a powder actuated gun that was loaded, when his hand slipped, going in front of the barrel. The gun accidentally discharged, and the worker was hospitalized with several fractured hand bones.

Keywords: FRACTURE, GUNSHOT, INSTALLING, AIR CONDITIONER, MECHANIC, POWDER ACTUATED TOOL, HAND

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307820928			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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