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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311700504 - Warrenton Fiber Company
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Warrenton Fiber Company
3.5 Miles Up Fall Creek M/L
Seaside, OR 97031
Mailing Address:
Po Box 100, Warrenton, OR 97146
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 321113/Sawmills
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/08/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/13/2009
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 707011001 | 09/08/2008 | 09/18/2008 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | 09/19/2008 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 707092504 | 09/08/2008 | 05/15/2008 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 09/19/2008 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 7, 2005, Employee #1 was untangling the chokers beneath the sky car, when the sky car started drifting back down the road line. Employee #1 did not let go of the chokers, and he was dragged approximately 70 feet, becoming airborne. When the carriage finally stopped, the employee let go of the chokers. He landed on a stump head first and sustained severe head injuries. He was hospitalized for his fractures.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, LOGGER, FALL, LOGGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311700504 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |