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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310277199 - Northwest Natural Gas Company
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Northwest Natural Gas Company
16225 Sw Stahl Dr
Tigard, OR 97062
Mailing Address:
220 Nw 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Union Status: Union
SIC:4924
NAICS: 221210/Natural Gas Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/18/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/18/2007
Investigation Summary
On October 23, 2006, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were responding to a natural gas leak. They began digging to mitigate the problem and were not aware of the explosive environment inside the garage. They were approximately 6 to 10 ft from the garage when an explosion occurred. The explosion threw them into an adjacent structure. They received first and second degree burns to the arms and face and were hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, FIRE, GAS, EXPLOSION, SMOKE, ARM, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310277199 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 310277199 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |