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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115732448 - International Knife & Saw
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
International Knife & Saw
10707 N Lombard
Portland, OR 97203
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3425
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/29/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/21/1992
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | ||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $110 | $150 | $0 | $2,060 |
| Current Penalty | $1,225 | $0 | $0 | $150 | $0 | $1,375 |
| 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 | 761009001 | 02/07/1992 | 02/10/1992 | $150 | $150 | $0 | 02/13/1992 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 740003001 | 02/07/1992 | 02/10/1992 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | 02/13/1992 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 7155003002 C | 02/07/1992 | 02/10/1992 | $150 | $150 | $0 | 02/13/1992 | L - State Settlement | |
| 4. | 02004 | Serious | 7127002001 | 02/07/1992 | 03/06/1992 | $75 | $110 | $0 | L - State Settlement | ||
| 5. | 03005 | Other | 19100037 Q01 | 02/07/1992 | 02/10/1992 | $75 | $75 | $0 | L - State Settlement | ||
| 6. | 03006 | Other | 7136006501 | 02/07/1992 | 02/10/1992 | $75 | $75 | $0 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:40 p.m. a fire was set at International Knife and Blade during a production speed up. Knife blades are heated to about 1,500 degrees and submerged in quenching oil that has a flash point of about 600 degrees. Under normal circumstances this is not a problem because when the blades are totally submerged there is no oxygen for a fire to breathe. However, this time either the knife blades were not totally submerged in the oil, or the oil had been heated to its flash point. According to the employer and employees, a small amount of smoke is created when the blades are submerged, and a small amount of fire also occurs when the blades are in the oil. This fire was a near miss and had the potential for a serious injury or loss of life.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, WORK RULES, FIRE, BLADE, QUENCH TANK, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115732448 | Occupation Not Listed |