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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1689142.015 - Newark Fire Department
Inspection Information - Office: New Jersey Department Of Health
Site Address:
Newark Fire Department
480 Clinton Avenue 2nd Floor
Newark, NJ 07108
Mailing Address:
920 Broad Street Room 205, Newark, NJ 07102
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/18/2024
Emphasis: S:Fire
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2051571 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Current Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $56,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $56,000 |
| Current Penalty | $56,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $56,000 |
| 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 | 19100134 C01 | 12/31/2024 | 05/12/2025 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 C03 | 12/31/2024 | 04/14/2025 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100134 G04 III | 12/31/2024 | 05/12/2025 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100134 G03 II | 12/31/2024 | 04/14/2025 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100134 G03 VI A | 12/31/2024 | 04/14/2025 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100134 M04 | 12/31/2024 | 05/12/2025 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | N.J.A.C. 12:100-10.14(A) | 12/31/2024 | 08/06/2025 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | N.J.A.C. 12:100-10.14(B) | 12/31/2024 | 08/06/2025 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:30 p.m. on July 5, 2023, Employees #4 and #5 were attempting to investigate and extinguish a vehicle fire onboard a ship transporting used vehicles. Employees #1, #2, and #3 were actively attempting rescue and recovery of Employees #4 and #5, who had become trapped/lost during the incident. Employees #4 and #5 became trapped/wedged and disoriented between tightly packed vehicles onboard the ship. Employees #4 and #5 perished during the fire event. Employees #2 and #3 suffered respiratory distress, and Employee #1 suffered burns to his feet when his boots failed. Employees #1, #2, and #3 were hospitalized for treatment due to heat, combustion byproducts, and scalding water resulting from the fire.
Keywords: Burn, Combustible Dust, Fire, Fire Brigade/Department, Fire Fighter, Foot, Heat, Hot Water, Motor Vehicle, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Trapped, structure fire
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1689142.015 | 45 | M | Fatality | Firefighting occupations | |
| 2 | 1689142.015 | 49 | M | Fatality | Firefighting occupations | |
| 3 | 1689142.015 | 44 | M | Hospitalized injury | Firefighting occupations | |
| 4 | 1689142.015 | 38 | M | Hospitalized injury | Firefighting occupations | |
| 5 | 1689142.015 | 55 | M | Hospitalized injury |