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Inspection: 303174718 - Oregon Metallurgical Corporation
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Inspection Information - Office: Or Health - Eugene | ||||
| Nr: 303174718 | Report ID: 1054194 | Open Date: 05/02/2000 | ||
| Oregon Metallurgical Corporation | ||||
| 530 W 34th Ave Albany, OR 97321 | Union Status: Union | |||
| SIC: 3339/Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metals, Except Copper and Aluminum | ||||
| Mailing: Po Box 460, Albany, OR 97321 | ||||
| Inspection Type: | Accident | |||
| Scope: | Partial | Advanced Notice: | N | |
| Ownership: | Private | |||
| Safety/Health: | Health | Close Conference: | 10/05/2000 | |
| Planning Guide: | Health-Manufacturing | Close Case: | 10/05/2000 | |
Accident Investigation Summary | ||||||
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| Summary Nr: 201201373 | Event: 04/28/2000 | Employee'S Face And Neck Burned In Chemical Flash Fire | ||||
| Employee #1 was disconnecting the transfer line and was working on a flange in the line when the unmelted orifice plate fell from the flange, releasing hot magnesium chloride and magnesium fumes into the air. The vapors reacted instantly with the air, creating a flash fire. Employee #1 suffered second- and third-degree burns to his neck and face. He was transported by ambulance to Albany General Hospital, and later transferred to the Emanuel Burn Center. | ||||||
| Keywords: burn, flammable vapors, fire, chemical reaction, combustible liquid, neck, chemical vapor, face, accidental discharge, high temperature | ||||||
| Inspection | Degree | Nature | Occupation | |||
| 1 | 303174718 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||