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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308742519 - Pyramid Breweries Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Pyramid Breweries Inc
2730 Nw 31st Ave
Portland, OR 97210
Mailing Address:
National Corporate Research Ltd 3533 Fairview Indu, Salem, OR 97302
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5181
NAICS: 425120/Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/04/2005
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/23/2005
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,960 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,960 |
| Current Penalty | $2,960 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,960 |
| 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 | 701076001 C | 05/02/2005 | 03/22/2005 | $525 | $525 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 701076001 A | 05/02/2005 | 06/02/2005 | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 05/02/2005 | 05/05/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100138 A | 05/02/2005 | 05/05/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 702016105 A | 05/02/2005 | 05/12/2005 | $810 | $810 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On March 21, 2005, Employee #1, a maintenance worker, was performing routine preventive maintenance on an ammonia refrigeration system. He intended to drain oil from the system, but due to confusion, he attached his ratchet wrench to an ammonia fitting. The escaping ammonia caused chemical burns to Employee #1's right hand and forearm, and his lungs were irritated. He was hospitalized.
Keywords: LUNG, AMMONIA, VENTING, INHALATION, REFRIGERANT, CHEMICAL BURN, HAND TOOL, REFRIGERATOR, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308742519 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |