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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108240003 - Glenbrook Nickel Company & Cominco American Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Medford
Site Address:
Glenbrook Nickel Company & Cominco American Inc
5093 Riddle By Pass Rd
Riddle, OR 97469
Mailing Address:
Po Box 85, Riddle, OR 97469
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1061
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/06/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/07/1993
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 740003002 A | 03/01/1991 | 02/20/1991 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 03/11/1991 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 763030511 A | 03/01/1991 | 02/20/1991 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 03/11/1991 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:05 p.m. on January 26, 1991, Employee #1 was preparing to change an electrode pad on the #4 furnace. The furnace had been down for approximately 90 minutes, giving the molten ore time to crust over. Employee #1 stepped off the work platform and placed his feet on two separate electrodes. Apparently, he either jumped or fell from the electrode that he was straddling onto the crusted ore, a distance of approximately 3 feet. The crust broke, creating a boil near where Employee #1 had jumped or fallen. He was covered by molten ore that ignited his clothing. He managed to crawl out of the furnace and travel approximately 120 feet before he collapsed. Emergency help was summoned, and Employee #1 was transported to Douglas Community Hospital. He suffered burns over multiple parts of his body and was evacuated by air to the Portland Burn Center.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, FURNACE, MAINTENANCE, WORK RULES, FIRE, MOLTEN METAL, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108240003 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Millwrights |