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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3124344 - Tektronix, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Tektronix, Inc.
1521 Poplar Place
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Mailing Address:
1521 Poplar Place, Forest Grove, OR 97116
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3679
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/16/1986
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/31/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360772016 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 646005201 | 02/24/1986 | 03/01/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 26, 1985, Employee #3 was performing a dry-run demonstration of chemical dispensing for Employees #1, 2, 4, and 5 who were on a safety tour. He reached for the 0.75-in. GSR Rig Sloane Schedule 80 PVC true union ball valve handle, barely touching it when the valve began spraying acid. Employees within a ten-ft radius of the valve were sprayed. Employees #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 suffered burns and eye irritation. The valve was removed and disposed of prior to this investigation. The cause of the accident was not determined.
Keywords: CHEST, EYE, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, VALVE, CHEMICAL BURN, FACE, SPRAYING RIG, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3124344 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 3124344 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 3124344 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 3124344 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 3124344 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |