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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 113766737 - Nj American Water Co Dba Elizabethtown Water Co
Inspection Information - Office: Avenel Area Office
Site Address:
Nj American Water Co Dba Elizabethtown Water Co
228 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
Mailing Address:
1341 North Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07062
Union Status: Union
SIC:4941
NAICS: 221310/Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/14/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/15/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101311272 | ||
| Referral | 201319415 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On March 17, 2005, an employee working for about 5 to10 minutes in an excavation, the size about 2-ft by 6-ft by 3-ft deep. The employee was plugging a water main leak and digging out the soil around the leak. After complaining of dizziness the employee collapsed. The Employee was rushed to a hospital; an initial report indicated he died in the emergency room after suffering possible heart attack.
Keywords: LEAK, DIE, EXCAVATION, COLLAPSE, HEART ATTACK, DIZZINESS, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113766737 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |