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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316422757 - Metro-West Ambulance Service Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Metro-West Ambulance Service Inc
5475 Ne Dawson Creek Dr
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4119
NAICS: 621910/Ambulance Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/01/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/15/2013
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,250 |
| Current Penalty | $6,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,250 |
| 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 | 6540010 | 10/03/2012 | 11/30/2012 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 702013408 A | 10/03/2012 | 11/30/2012 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 3. | 02003 | Other | 701076504 | 10/03/2012 | 11/03/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02004 | Other | 701076506 | 10/03/2012 | 10/08/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02005 | Other | 702037804 A | 10/03/2012 | 11/03/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On April 8, 2012, Employee #1, a vehicle service technician, was filling an oxygen compressed gas cylinder. The oxygen was injected into the cylinder through a manifold and booster pump system. As the cylinder was being filled, an explosion occurred in the fill line. Employee #1 sustained second-degree burns to his face and head along with a pulmonary contusion. He received onsite care and the employer transported him to a medical center. At the hospital, he was listed in critical condition for his severe injuries. Employee #1 underwent treatment and was then hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, OXYGEN, HEAD, LUNG, CYLINDER, COMPRESSED GAS, EXPLOSION, FACE, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316422757 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |