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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: 1745289.015 - Superior Signal Company, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Avenel Area Office
Site Address:
Superior Signal Company, Llc
182 West Greystone Rd
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Mailing Address:
182 West Greystone Rd, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325998/All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/17/2024
Emphasis: N:Chemnep
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2157808 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 11 | 11 | ||||
| Current Violations | 11 | 11 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $60,839 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $60,839 |
| Current Penalty | $60,839 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $60,839 |
| 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 | 19100036 B01 | 10/31/2024 | 12/19/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | $0 | 11/22/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100037 A02 | 10/31/2024 | 12/19/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | $0 | 11/22/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100037 A03 | 10/31/2024 | 12/19/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | $0 | 11/22/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100037 B06 | 10/31/2024 | 12/19/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | $0 | 11/22/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100119 D | 10/31/2024 | 12/19/2024 | $4,610 | $4,610 | $0 | 11/22/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100119 E01 | 10/31/2024 | 12/19/2024 | $4,610 | $4,610 | $0 | 11/22/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100119 F01 | 10/31/2024 | 12/19/2024 | $4,610 | $4,610 | $0 | 11/22/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100119 J02 | 10/31/2024 | 12/19/2024 | $4,610 | $4,610 | $0 | 11/22/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100119 N | 10/31/2024 | 11/27/2024 | $3,687 | $3,687 | $0 | 11/22/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 10/31/2024 | 12/19/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | $0 | 11/22/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 11. | 01011 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 10/31/2024 | 12/19/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | $0 | 11/22/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 p.m. on May 1, 2024, an explosion occurred at a production line, where multiple employees were working. Four employees were hospitalized to treat burns and toxic gas inhalation, while six others were treated on-site without hospitalization for similar injuries.
Keywords: Burn, Explosion, Gas, Inhalation, Toxic Atmosphere
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1745289.015 | 73 | F | Fatality | Machine operators, not specified |