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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300028586 - Public Warehousing Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Parsippany Area Office
Site Address:
Public Warehousing Inc.
215 Coles Street
Jersey City, NJ 07310
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4225
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/15/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/19/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100020452 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 10 | 10 | ||||
| Current Violations | 10 | 10 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $24,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,500 |
| Current Penalty | $12,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,250 |
| 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 | 19100303 H02 I | 06/08/1998 | 06/12/1998 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | 06/22/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100303 H03 II | 06/08/1998 | 06/18/1998 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | 06/22/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100304 D01 I | 06/08/1998 | 06/18/1998 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | 06/22/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100305 E02 | 06/08/1998 | 06/18/1998 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | 06/22/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 06/08/1998 | 07/24/1998 | $875 | $1,750 | $0 | 06/22/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100333 A01 | 06/08/1998 | 07/24/1998 | $875 | $1,750 | $0 | 06/22/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100333 C02 | 06/08/1998 | 06/12/1998 | $875 | $1,750 | $0 | 06/22/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100334 C01 | 06/08/1998 | 06/12/1998 | $875 | $1,750 | $0 | 06/22/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100334 C03 | 06/08/1998 | 06/12/1998 | $875 | $1,750 | $0 | 06/22/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 19100335 A01 I | 06/08/1998 | 06/12/1998 | $875 | $1,750 | $0 | 06/22/1998 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
A warehouse-storage facility experienced a loss of power. Four general maintenance employees entered the facility's powerhouse building in an apparent attempt to locate the problem. They unlocked a 4150-volt main disconnect cabinet. Evidently, as they were testing for voltage with a Simpson volt-ohmmeter, an electrical fault occurred. The ensuing electric arc burned all four employees. They were hospitalized for their injuries.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRIC SWITCH, ELECTRICAL TESTING, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL CABINET, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300028586 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Carpenters | ||
| 2 | 300028586 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Carpenters | ||
| 3 | 300028586 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Carpenters | ||
| 4 | 300028586 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Carpenters |