Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306558750 - Mhi
Inspection Information - Office: Hasbrouck Heights Area Office
Site Address:
Mhi
303-333 North Street
Teterboro, NJ 07608
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2844
NAICS: 325620/Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/01/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/04/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101380715 | ||
| Referral | 201388121 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $40,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,000 |
| Current Penalty | $24,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,500 |
| 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 | 19100332 B01 | 07/19/2004 | 08/12/2004 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/30/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100333 A02 | 07/19/2004 | 08/12/2004 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/30/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100333 B02 I | 07/19/2004 | 08/12/2004 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/30/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100333 B02 IVB | 07/19/2004 | 08/12/2004 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/30/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100333 C02 | 07/19/2004 | 08/12/2004 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/30/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100334 C01 | 07/19/2004 | 08/12/2004 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/30/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100334 C03 | 07/19/2004 | 08/12/2004 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/30/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100335 A01 I | 07/19/2004 | 08/12/2004 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/30/2004 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 19, 2004, Employees #1 and #2 were installing electrical conduit on the ceiling of a manufacturing facility. As Employee #1 tested a 480 volt, 3-phase circuit, the electrical tester exploded and set him on fire. Employee #2 attempted to put the fire, receiving burns to his hands and chest. Both Employees #1 and #2 were taken to Hackensack Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ for evaluation. Employee #1 was then transported to Saint Barnabas Burn Center in Livingston, NJ, where he was treated for burns to his face, arms, and chest. He later died due to the severity of his injuries. Employee #2, who remained at Hackensack Medical Center, was treated for his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, CHEST, ELECTRICIAN, FIRE, EXPLOSION, ARM, FACE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306558750 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Helpers, mechanics and repairers | ||
| 2 | 306558750 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |
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