BOISE CASCADE CORP
KASTER RD, St Helens, OR 97051
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Jan 14, 1999#302517552Jan 14, 1999Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#302517552$7,90013 viol.13 violations$7,900 in penalties
Inspection #302517552
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 14, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 19, 1999
- Contested
- Jun 16, 1999
- Final Order
- Dec 20, 1999
- Closed
- Oct 19, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 650
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,800
- Penalties on Record
- $7,900
- Site Address
- 1300 Kaster Rd, St Helens, OR 97051
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Two employees injured in chlorine gas leak
Violations
Violation list (5 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 702031209 OSHA citation code: 702031209 E G | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Jun 25, 1999 | Jun 16, 1999 | Dec 20, 1999 |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 IV | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 25, 1999 | Jun 16, 1999 | Dec 20, 1999 |
| 01001C | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q03 IV | Serious | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 14, 1999 | Jun 16, 1999 | Dec 20, 1999 |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,500 | $300 | Jan 17, 1999 | Jun 16, 1999 | Dec 20, 1999 |
| 01005 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A05 I | Other | 1 | 50 | $500 | $0 | Jan 14, 1999 | Jun 16, 1999 | Dec 20, 1999 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 19, 1998#302148283Oct 19, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#302148283$4,57521 viol.21 violations$4,575 in penalties
Inspection #302148283
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 19, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 19, 1999
- Contested
- Apr 7, 1999
- Final Order
- Dec 13, 1999
- Closed
- Dec 21, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 750
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 21
- Violation Types
- 11 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,800
- Penalties on Record
- $4,575
- Site Address
- 1300 Kaster Rd, St Helens, OR 97051
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 21 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 M05 | Other | 10 | 60 | $325 | $0 | Apr 19, 1999 | Apr 7, 1999 | Dec 13, 1999 |
| 01005 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 G03 | Serious | 60 | 60 | $195 | $195 | Apr 19, 1999 | Apr 7, 1999 | Dec 13, 1999 |
| 01006 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q06 IIIC | Serious | 15 | 15 | $195 | $195 | Apr 19, 1999 | Apr 7, 1999 | Dec 13, 1999 |
| 01010 | 1910.165 Employee Alarm Systems OSHA citation code: 19100165 B02 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $195 | $195 | Apr 19, 1999 | Apr 7, 1999 | Dec 13, 1999 |
| 01011 | 701076506 OSHA citation code: 701076506 F | Other | 1 | 650 | $195 | $0 | Apr 19, 1999 | Apr 7, 1999 | Aug 25, 1999 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 21 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 7, 1997#301861571Sep 7, 1997Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#301861571$19,75077 viol.77 violations$19,750 in penalties
Inspection #301861571
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 7, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 15, 1997
- Contested
- Feb 13, 1998
- Final Order
- May 29, 1998
- Closed
- Oct 13, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 662
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 77
- Violation Types
- 60 serious, 17 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $35,595
- Penalties on Record
- $19,750
- Site Address
- 1300 Kaster Rd, St Helens, OR 97051
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 77 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 701076506 OSHA citation code: 701076506 D AI | Serious | 1 | 650 | $810 | $500 | Feb 1, 1998 | Feb 13, 1998 | May 29, 1998 |
| 01001B | 701076507 OSHA citation code: 701076507 C | Serious | 1 | 650 | $0 | $0 | Feb 1, 1998 | Feb 13, 1998 | May 29, 1998 |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 8 | 650 | $435 | $435 | Dec 8, 1997 | Feb 13, 1998 | May 29, 1998 |
| 01003 | 702002203 OSHA citation code: 702002203 F | Serious | 1 | 10 | $175 | $175 | Dec 8, 1997 | Feb 13, 1998 | May 29, 1998 |
| 01004 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 B05 | Serious | 10 | 650 | $435 | $105 | Dec 8, 1997 | Feb 13, 1998 | May 29, 1998 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 77 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 13, 1996#124687500Sep 13, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#124687500$1951 viol.1 violation$195 in penalties
Inspection #124687500
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 13, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 14, 1996
- Closed
- Jun 13, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 652
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $195
- Penalties on Record
- $195
- Site Address
- 1300 Kaster Rd, St Helens, OR 97051
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 702036801 | Serious | 1 | 25 | $195 | $195 | Jan 6, 1997 | - | - |
Aug 29, 1995#126232529Aug 29, 1995Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#126232529$5,1752 viol.2 violations$5,175 in penalties
Inspection #126232529
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 29, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 11, 1996
- Closed
- Jul 31, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 650
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,175
- Penalties on Record
- $5,175
- Site Address
- 1300 Kaster Road, St Helens, OR 97051
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee's foot fractured between two moving rollers
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 701076001 OSHA citation code: 701076001 B A | Serious | 1 | 12 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Feb 7, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 3 | $175 | $175 | Sep 28, 1995 | - | - |
Mar 2, 1995#126242734Mar 2, 1995Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#126242734$8,8507 viol.7 violations$8,850 in penalties
Inspection #126242734
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 2, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 14, 1995
- Contested
- Sep 5, 1995
- Final Order
- Apr 15, 1996
- Closed
- Jul 26, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 630
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,775
- Penalties on Record
- $8,850
- Site Address
- 1300 Kaster Rd, St Helens, OR 97051
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Ten employees engulfed in chlorine cloud
Six employees engulfed in chlorine cloud
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J05 | Serious | 8 | 150 | $4,875 | $4,600 | Sep 21, 1995 | Sep 5, 1995 | Apr 15, 1996 |
| 01002 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 G01 I | Serious | 1 | 50 | $1,625 | $1,625 | Aug 31, 1995 | Sep 5, 1995 | Apr 15, 1996 |
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F01 | Serious | 3 | 50 | $375 | $375 | Mar 6, 1995 | Sep 5, 1995 | Apr 15, 1996 |
| 01005 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 M04 IV | Serious | 3 | 630 | $1,625 | $975 | Sep 21, 1995 | Sep 5, 1995 | Apr 15, 1996 |
| 01006 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J04 III | Serious | 3 | 50 | $975 | $975 | Aug 24, 1995 | Sep 5, 1995 | Apr 15, 1996 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 21, 1994#126233113Nov 21, 1994Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#126233113$1,2501 viol.1 violation$1,250 in penalties
Inspection #126233113
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 21, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 14, 1995
- Contested
- Mar 31, 1995
- Final Order
- Sep 11, 1995
- Closed
- Feb 21, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 640
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,250
- Penalties on Record
- $1,250
- Site Address
- 1300 Kaster Rd, St Helens, OR 97051
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Jan 5, 1995 | Mar 31, 1995 | Sep 11, 1995 |
Jun 15, 1994#124792979Jun 15, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#124792979$1502 viol.2 violations$150 in penalties
Inspection #124792979
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 15, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 28, 1994
- Closed
- Nov 1, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 76
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $150
- Penalties on Record
- $150
- Site Address
- Veneer Plant Foot Of S 1st St, St Helens, OR 97051
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Serious | 1 | 10 | $150 | $150 | Jun 16, 1994 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1994 | - | - |
Mar 2, 1994#123760621Mar 2, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#123760621$7,00528 viol.28 violations$7,005 in penalties
Inspection #123760621
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 2, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 30, 1994
- Contested
- Aug 5, 1994
- Final Order
- Sep 30, 1994
- Closed
- Apr 23, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 631
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 28
- Violation Types
- 13 serious, 15 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,005
- Penalties on Record
- $7,005
- Site Address
- 1300 Kaster Rd, St Helens, OR 97051
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 28 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 702.154 | Serious | 1 | 500 | $750 | $750 | Jul 23, 1994 | Aug 5, 1994 | Sep 30, 1994 |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 II | Serious | 1 | 30 | $210 | $210 | Aug 17, 1994 | Aug 5, 1994 | Sep 30, 1994 |
| 01003 | 702021002 OSHA citation code: 702021002 A | Serious | 1 | 15 | $210 | $210 | Aug 17, 1994 | Aug 5, 1994 | Sep 30, 1994 |
| 01004 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q06 III | Serious | 1 | 30 | $210 | $210 | Oct 17, 1994 | Aug 5, 1994 | Sep 30, 1994 |
| 01005 | 775039003 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $210 | $210 | Jul 23, 1994 | Aug 5, 1994 | Sep 30, 1994 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 28 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 21, 1992#115702474Jan 21, 1992Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#115702474$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115702474
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 21, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 21, 1992
- Closed
- Jan 21, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 54
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Veneer Mill Foot Of S 1st, St Helens, OR 97051
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
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