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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305135485 - Miller & Sons Welding Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Bend
Site Address:
Miller & Sons Welding Inc
61384 Dee Cox Rd
Heppner, OR 97836
Mailing Address:
Po Box 650, Heppner, OR 97836
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3711
NAICS: 336211/Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/21/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/11/2005
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 703004702 A | 08/08/2003 | 08/13/2003 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/15/2003 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:30 p.m. on June 24, 2003, Employee #1, working for Miller and Sons Welding Inc., was operating a dump truck and contacted a power line with the front of the dump box. He noticed smoke coming from the right rear tires. Employee #1 heard air escaping and moved his left hand near the surface of the tire to detect air leakage. The tire blew out and the tips of his left ring finger and little finger were amputated at the first joint. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, BLOWOUT--TIRE, FINGER, DRIVER, DUMP TRUCK, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305135485 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Truck drivers, heavy |