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Inspection: 310277199 - Northwest Natural Gas Company

Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111

 

Inspection Nr: 310277199
Report ID: 1054111
Date Opened: 10/25/2006

Site Address:
Northwest Natural Gas Company
16225 Sw Stahl Dr
Tigard, OR 97062

Mailing Address:
220 Nw 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Union Status: Union

SIC:4924

NAICS: 221210/Natural Gas Distribution


Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 01/18/2007

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 01/18/2007



Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201636511
Event: 10/23/2006
Employees Burned in Gas Explosion

On October 23, 2006, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were responding to a natural gas leak. They began digging to mitigate the problem and were not aware of the explosive environment inside the garage. They were approximately 6 to 10 ft from the garage when an explosion occurred. The explosion threw them into an adjacent structure. They received first and second degree burns to the arms and face and were hospitalized.

Keywords: BURN, FIRE, GAS, EXPLOSION, SMOKE, ARM, FACE

Investigated Inspection
# Inspection Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 310277199 Hospitalized injury Burn/Scald(Heat) Occupation not reported
2 310277199 Hospitalized injury Burn/Scald(Heat) Occupation not reported
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