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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: 1780042.015 - National Water Main Cleaning Company
Inspection Information - Office: Queens District Office
Site Address:
National Water Main Cleaning Company
31-20 Northern Blvd Chamber B
Long Island City, NY 11101
Mailing Address:
1806 Newark Turnpike, Kearny, NJ 07032
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 221320/Sewage Treatment Facilities
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/07/2024
Emphasis: N:Fall
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2220713 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $66,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $66,200 |
| Current Penalty | $66,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $66,200 |
| 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 | 19100028 B03 I | 04/04/2025 | 04/23/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 04/25/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 C05 II B | 04/04/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 04/25/2025 | C - Contested | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100146 D05 IV | 04/04/2025 | 04/23/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 04/25/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100146 F10 | 04/04/2025 | 04/23/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/25/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100146 D09 | 04/04/2025 | 04/23/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 04/25/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 10:20 a.m. on October 7, 2024, Employee #1, employed at a manufacturing facility, was in the process of removing and cleaning debris from a siphon. During this task, the employee was struck in the right side of the face and head by a winch. The impact caused a laceration and contusion to the right side of the head and face. Unfortunately, the injuries were fatal.
Keywords: Cleaning, Contusion, Debris, Face, Head, Laceration, Manufacturing, Material Handling, Struck Against, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1780042.015 | 54 | M | Fatality |