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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312840366 - Kanto Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Kanto Corporation
13424 N Woodrush Way
Portland, OR 97203
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5169
NAICS: 425120/Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/11/2009
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/13/2009
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 |
| Current Penalty | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 |
| 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 | 19101200 H03 I | 04/06/2009 | 03/18/2009 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $0 | 05/11/2009 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100134 C01 VII | 04/06/2009 | 03/18/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/11/2009 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
On February 12, 2009, a drum of 49HF acid was over-filled in the drum washing room and the acid spilled onto the floor. Employee #1 was cleaning up the spill without respirator protection, and he inhaled the acid vapors. He suffered serious burns to his mouth, esophagus, and lungs, and was hospitalized for 10 days.
Keywords: BURN, LUNG, MOUTH, CLEANING, INHALATION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312840366 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Chemical technicians |