Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3118023 - River Valley Wrecking & Salvage Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
River Valley Wrecking & Salvage Co.
3030 Sw Moody
Portland, OR 97201
Mailing Address:
8327 Se 65th Ave., Portland, OR 97206
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1795
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/12/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/01/1989
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | ||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $2,700 | $0 | $110 | $0 | $0 | $2,810 |
| Current Penalty | $1,550 | $0 | $110 | $0 | $0 | $1,660 |
| 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 | 7832613 | 10/28/1985 | 10/31/1985 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 12/06/1985 | - | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 7832613 | 10/28/1985 | 09/05/1985 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 12/06/1985 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 7831893 | 10/28/1985 | 10/31/1985 | $150 | $150 | $0 | 12/06/1985 | - | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 7834566 | 10/28/1985 | 10/31/1985 | $150 | $150 | $0 | 12/06/1985 | - | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 7830016 | 10/28/1985 | 10/31/1985 | $250 | $400 | $0 | 12/06/1985 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 02006 | Repeat | 740006504 | 10/28/1985 | 10/31/1985 | $110 | $110 | $0 | 12/06/1985 | - | |
| 7. | 03007 | Other | 7832636 | 10/28/1985 | 10/31/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/06/1985 | - | |
| 8. | 03008 | Other | 7127002001 | 10/28/1985 | 11/26/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/06/1985 | - | |
| 9. | 03009 | Other | 646070501 | 10/28/1985 | 10/31/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/06/1985 | - |
Investigation Summary
On the morning of September 4, 1985, three employees of River Wrecking and Salvage Company were removing material from the roof of a building. A roof section approximately 5 feet 5 inches wide by 100 feet long was being removed a piece at a time and being dropped to the floor 31 feet 6 inches. Employee #1 dropped a 4 inch by 4 inch by 4 foot timber through the roof opening. He was killed when then fell to the pile of debris and crushed his head upon impact. The 4-inch by 4-inch by 4-foot timber was a part of the wall that guarded the opening that was being removed.
Keywords: FRACTURE, WALL, DEMOLITION, RAIL, GUARD, CONSTRUCTION, LUMBER, FALL, ROOF OPENING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3118023 | Fatality | Fracture | Construction laborers |
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