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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 317342392 - Tapani Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Tapani Inc
Intersection Of 8th & Harrison
Astoria, OR 97103
Mailing Address:
Scott Willis Safety Manager 1904 Se 6th Pl, Battle Ground, WA 98604
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/10/2014
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/03/2014
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $3,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,150 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 06/12/2014 | 06/22/2014 | $3,150 | $6,300 | $0 | 06/24/2014 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 18, 2013, Employee #1, employed by a general construction contractor, was installing pipe along a pipeline. He was conducting negative pressure (vacuum) testing. One of the plugs that had been inserted in the pipes leading into a manhole dislodged during the test. This caused fluid to back up in the pipeline. The fluid entered and pressurized the manhole, which created extreme pressure on the steel manhole testing cover. The cover blew up from the top of the manhole and struck Employee #1 in the face. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where he was admitted and treated for a facial fracture.
Keywords: FRACTURE, MANHOLE COVER, INSTALLING, CONSTRUCTION, PIPELINE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, FACE, MANHOLE, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317342392 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |