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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 317338523 - West Coast Paper Co
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
West Coast Paper Co
16705 Ne Mason St
Portland, OR 97230
Mailing Address:
6703 S 234th St, Kent, WA 98032
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5111
NAICS: 424110/Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/04/2013
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/22/2015
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,850 |
| Current Penalty | $4,880 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,880 |
| 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 | 702013405 A | 01/07/2014 | 01/17/2014 | $2,800 | $5,600 | $0 | 02/04/2014 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 701076001 A | 01/07/2014 | 01/17/2014 | $1,680 | $2,850 | $0 | 02/04/2014 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 701076505 | 01/07/2014 | 02/07/2014 | $400 | $400 | $0 | 02/04/2014 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 27, 2013, Employee #1, with West Coast Paper Company, was working alone from an order picker, putting excess stock away. Employee #1 was working about nine ft off the floor. Employee #1 was wearing a body belt that was either not connected, or not correctly connected, to the six ft fall restraint lanyard. The lanyard was attached to the overhead tether bar. Employee #1 either stepped back, or lost his balance, in some manner. Employee #1 fell from the elevated work platform. A coworker came by the area moments after Employee #1's fall and contacted management. Emergency services responded within minutes. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where Employee #1 was hospitalized with unspecified fractures.
Keywords: PLATFORM, FRACTURE, SAFETY BELT, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317338523 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators |