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Inspection: 311167449 - Evraz Oregon Steel Mills Inc

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

 

Inspection Nr: 311167449
Report ID: 1054112
Date Opened: 06/22/2007

Site Address:
Evraz Oregon Steel Mills Inc
14400 N Rivergate Blvd
Portland, OR 97203

Mailing Address:
Po Box 5368, Portland, OR 97228

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3312

NAICS: 331111/Iron and Steel Mills

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 06/28/2007

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 06/28/2007


Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201636792
Event: 06/13/2007
Employee's Leg Is Fractured When Struck by Flying Object

On June 13, 2007, a flat steel plate was being edged trimmed by an automatic trimmer and the right-side sheer jammed. Two experienced operators were attempting to clear the jam and Employee #1, a trainee, was standing behind them observing. The steel plate buckled and kicked the guard rail off the platform. Employee #1 was knocked off into a scrap pit approximately 14 ft below. He was hospitalized with a fractured leg.

Keywords: FRACTURE, GUARDRAIL, STEEL, FALL, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, LEG

Investigated Inspection
# Inspection Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 311167449 Hospitalized injury Fracture Occupation not reported
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