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Inspection Detail

Inspection: 303357040 - Oregon Cherry Growers Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Salem

 

Inspection Nr: 303357040
Report ID: 1054193
Date Opened: 10/11/2000

Site Address:
Oregon Cherry Growers Inc
1520 Woodrow Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97303

Mailing Address:
Po Box 1577, The Dalles, OR 97058

Union Status: Union

SIC:2033

NAICS: 0 

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 01/31/2001

Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 08/15/2002

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties Serious Willful Repeat Other Unclass Total
Initial Violations 5 5
Current Violations 5 5
Initial Penalty $1,585 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,585
Current Penalty $1,585 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,585
FTA Penalty $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Violation Items
# Citation ID Citaton Type Standard Cited Issuance Date Abatement Due Date Current Penalty Initial Penalty FTA Penalty Contest Latest Event Note
1. 01001 Serious 19100119 E03 III 02/15/2001 03/18/2001 $325 $325 $0 -  
2. 01002A Serious 19100119 J02 02/15/2001 12/01/2000 $435 $435 $0 -  
3. 01002B Serious 19100119 J04 I 02/15/2001 12/01/2000 $0 $0 $0 -  
4. 01003 Serious 19100120 Q01 02/15/2001 03/18/2001 $325 $325 $0 -  
5. 01004A Serious 19100119 D02 IC 02/15/2001 03/18/2001 $325 $325 $0 -  
6. 01004B Serious 19100119 D02 IE 02/15/2001 03/18/2001 $0 $0 $0 -  
7. 01004C Serious 19100119 D03 IA 02/15/2001 03/04/2001 $0 $0 $0 -  
8. 01004D Serious 19100119 D03 IB 02/15/2001 03/04/2001 $0 $0 $0 -  
9. 01005 Serious 19100119 F01 02/15/2001 11/10/2000 $175 $175 $0 -  

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201611928
Event: 10/11/2000
Employees exposed to Sulfur Dioxide spill

At approximately 1:30 p.m. on October 11, 2000, a brine maker was preparing to change the sulfur dioxide hose from the first to the second brine tank. The hose had been disconnected from the delivery wand and set vertically against the treated tank. An additional hose was obtained and laid out in order to reach the second tank. When he attempted to connect the two hoses, liquid sulfur dioxide from the first hose spilled onto the elevated deck. The brine maker finished connecting the hoses and applied water to the deck area and notified his supervisor of the spill. The application of water caused the liquid sulfur dioxide to be dispersed to the ground level and traveled into the surrounding areas as a gas. Employees in the bottling area which is adjacent to the tank were forced to evacuate the building. Employees #1, #2, #3, and #4 experienced respiratory difficulties including shortness of breath and were treated on site.

Keywords: GAS, SULFUR DIOXIDE, SPILL, CHEMICAL VAPOR, CHEMICAL

Investigated Inspection
# Inspection Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 303357040 Non Hospitalized injury Asphyxia Not specified mechanics and repairers
2 303357040 Non Hospitalized injury Asphyxia Laborers, except construction
3 303357040 Non Hospitalized injury Asphyxia Laborers, except construction
4 303357040 Non Hospitalized injury Asphyxia Laborers, except construction
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