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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303357040 - Oregon Cherry Growers Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Salem
Site Address:
Oregon Cherry Growers Inc
1520 Woodrow Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97303
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1577, The Dalles, OR 97058
Union Status: Union
SIC:2033
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/31/2001
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/15/2002
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,585 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,585 |
| Current Penalty | $1,585 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,585 |
| 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 | 19100119 E03 III | 02/15/2001 | 03/18/2001 | $325 | $325 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100119 J02 | 02/15/2001 | 12/01/2000 | $435 | $435 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100119 J04 I | 02/15/2001 | 12/01/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100120 Q01 | 02/15/2001 | 03/18/2001 | $325 | $325 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19100119 D02 IC | 02/15/2001 | 03/18/2001 | $325 | $325 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19100119 D02 IE | 02/15/2001 | 03/18/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01004C | Serious | 19100119 D03 IA | 02/15/2001 | 03/04/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01004D | Serious | 19100119 D03 IB | 02/15/2001 | 03/04/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01005 | Serious | 19100119 F01 | 02/15/2001 | 11/10/2000 | $175 | $175 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on October 11, 2000, a brine maker was preparing to change the sulfur dioxide hose from the first to the second brine tank. The hose had been disconnected from the delivery wand and set vertically against the treated tank. An additional hose was obtained and laid out in order to reach the second tank. When he attempted to connect the two hoses, liquid sulfur dioxide from the first hose spilled onto the elevated deck. The brine maker finished connecting the hoses and applied water to the deck area and notified his supervisor of the spill. The application of water caused the liquid sulfur dioxide to be dispersed to the ground level and traveled into the surrounding areas as a gas. Employees in the bottling area which is adjacent to the tank were forced to evacuate the building. Employees #1, #2, #3, and #4 experienced respiratory difficulties including shortness of breath and were treated on site.
Keywords: GAS, SULFUR DIOXIDE, SPILL, CHEMICAL VAPOR, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303357040 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Not specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 2 | 303357040 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 3 | 303357040 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 4 | 303357040 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Laborers, except construction |