Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1363755.015 - Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission
Inspection Information - Office: Nj-Ce-Trenton (Safety) New Jersey Department Of Labor And Workforce Development
Site Address:
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission
Passaic Street
Newark, NJ 07105
Mailing Address:
600 Wilson Avenue, Newark, NJ 07105
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 221320/Sewage Treatment Facilities
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/04/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/19/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1405894 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 19100147 C06 II | 12/12/2018 | 01/16/2019 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 10:15 a.m. on November 28, 2018, Employee #1 was attempting to disconnect the power to the control panel for the effluent pump #2. He mistakenly shut the disconnect to effluent pump #4 which was running and under load. An Arc Flash occurred, resulting in burns to the face and right hand. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Burn, Elec Circ Part--Misc, Face, Hand
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1363755.015 | 58 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electrical and electronic technicians |
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