Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311169619 - Waste Management Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Waste Management Inc
1601 Railroad Ave
St Helens, OR 97051
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4953
NAICS: 562219/Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/29/2007
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/29/2007
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Referral | 201637824 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 sustained chemical burns when a bleach container spilled. The company had signs posted upon entry into the facility to not dump hazardous materials on the tipping floor. The workers try to visually inspect loads that will be dumped on the transfer station floor. They have an emergency action plan and the workers are trained on how to react. They followed the emergency action plan. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: BLEACH, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, CHEMICAL BURN
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 311169619 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Garbage collectors |