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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304611460 - Quality Tank & Construction Co
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Quality Tank & Construction Co
1300 Kaster Rd
St Helens, OR 97051
Mailing Address:
Po Box 730, Sandy, OR 97055
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1791
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/17/2001
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/16/2002
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 701076001 A | 09/07/2001 | 10/08/2001 | $0 | $300 | $0 | 09/17/2001 | D - Govt Dismissed | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 702002607 K | 09/07/2001 | 10/08/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/17/2001 | D - Govt Dismissed |
Investigation Summary
On or about June 9, 2001, at approximately 3:25p.m., an employee was welding a plate to the inside of a dissolving tank. He was using two stepladders to do the task. After he welded one piece, he stepped from one ladder to the other. As he was doing so, the second ladder fell over sending him to the metal grating 6 feet below. The employee sustained four fractured ribs on his right side and died.
Keywords: FRACTURE, STEPLADDER, LADDER, RIB, FALL, LOST BALANCE, TIE-OFF, SCAFFOLDING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304611460 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Welders and cutters |