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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314748781 - Emerald Forest Products Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Medford
Site Address:
Emerald Forest Products Inc
649 Fir St
Drain, OR 97435
Mailing Address:
Po Box 2746, Eugene, OR 97402
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2436
NAICS: 321212/Softwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/31/2011
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/18/2012
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100177 D01 | 09/23/2011 | 09/28/2011 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100177 D04 | 09/23/2011 | 09/28/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100177 C01 | 09/23/2011 | 09/28/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:30 p.m. on June 20, 2011, Employee #1, a 65-year-old male with Emerald Forest Products, was working on a forklift replacing a tire in the maintenance shop. Employee #1 removed a defective tire and rim from the forklift and went to the spare rack to find a replacement. Employee #1 removed a new 300-15 tire, which was mounted on a multi-piece rim, which consisted of the rim, a ring and a lock ring. Employee #1 noticed that the tire seemed flat and checked the pressure, which was less than 15 psi. Employee #1 stood the tire on end near the forklift and placed a locking air nozzle on the valve. After a short period of time, Employee #1 went to check on the pressure of the tire. As Employee #1 stood next to the tire, the tire and rim separated explosively, causing severe trauma to his lower leg and ankle. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where he received medical treatment for his injuries and was released.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, MECHANIC, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, STRUCK BY, TIRE RIM, ANKLE, LEG, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314748781 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Millwrights |