Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107361453 - Holland Terminal Cold Storage
Inspection Information - Office: Parsippany Area Office
Site Address:
Holland Terminal Cold Storage
231 Provost Street
Jersey City, NJ 07308
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4222
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/25/1992
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/30/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901837096 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 14 | 2 | 1 | 17 | ||
| Current Violations | 14 | 2 | 1 | 17 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $23,000 | $35,000 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $58,500 |
| Current Penalty | $9,200 | $14,000 | $0 | $200 | $0 | $23,400 |
| 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 | 19100101 B | 10/29/1992 | 11/06/1992 | $700 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100120 Q01 | 10/29/1992 | 12/01/1992 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100132 A | 10/29/1992 | 12/01/1992 | $400 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100134 E03 | 10/29/1992 | 12/01/1992 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100134 E05 | 10/29/1992 | 12/01/1992 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006A | Serious | 19100134 F02 I | 10/29/1992 | 12/01/1992 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01006B | Serious | 19100134 F02 II | 10/29/1992 | 12/01/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100215 A04 | 10/29/1992 | 12/01/1992 | $400 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01008 | Serious | 19100215 B09 | 10/29/1992 | 12/01/1992 | $400 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01009 | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 10/29/1992 | 11/16/1992 | $400 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01010 | Serious | 19100219 E03 I | 10/29/1992 | 11/16/1992 | $300 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01011A | Serious | 19101000 A03 | 10/29/1992 | 12/01/1992 | $700 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 01011B | Serious | 19101000 F02 I | 10/29/1992 | 12/02/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 01011C | Serious | 19100134 B01 | 10/29/1992 | 12/01/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 15. | 01012 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 10/29/1992 | 12/01/1992 | $700 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 16. | 01013A | Serious | 19101200 F05 I | 10/29/1992 | 11/16/1992 | $500 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 17. | 01013B | Serious | 19101200 F05 II | 10/29/1992 | 11/16/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 18. | 01014 | Serious | 19101200 H | 10/29/1992 | 12/01/1992 | $700 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 19. | 02001 | Willful | 19100120 Q03 IV | 10/29/1992 | 12/01/1992 | $7,000 | $17,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 20. | 02002 | Willful | 19100120 Q06 | 10/29/1992 | 12/01/1992 | $7,000 | $17,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 21. | 03001 | Other | 19100020 G01 I | 10/29/1992 | 12/01/1992 | $200 | $500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employees working as Port Authority toll takers were performing their duties when an ammonia leak from the Holland Terminal Cold Storage refrigeration system made them ill. They were treated at an area hospital and released. Improper emergency response and evacuation procedures were followed.
Keywords: LEAK, VAPOR, AMMONIA, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, AIR CONTAMINATION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, EVACUATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107361453 | Occupation Not Listed |
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